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The refill of Inks Lake and Lake LBJ will begin Monday, February 24. The lakes were lowered in early January by the Lower Colorado River Authority to assist property owners in continued recovery from the October 2018 floods and provide an opportunity for debris removal and other work. Property owners and construction crews should have all equipment and tools out of the lake bed by Sunday evening, February 23.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center's Volunteer Coordinator Chase Gibson invites area residents to “join our great volunteer team!” Gibson says, “Our volunteers share kindness with our patients and visitors. and create friendships with each other and the staff.”
Volunteers perform a variety of services, such as delivering flowers, helping customers with seasonal gifts in the Gift Shop, or directing visitor to the correct check-in counter or other spot in the medical center.
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Test your soil to determine pH and nutrient ratios and needs if be.
Many vegetables need about an inch of water a week, tomatoes do. Place a soaker hose around your veggies and then cover with mulch, mulch and more mulch.
Herb and vegetable companion gardening help in attracting beneficial insects and pollinators and dissuading unwanted visitors.
A $14,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the City of Horseshoe Bay encourage water conservation by providing customers with real-time information about their water use.
The grant, along with a matching contribution of $14,000 from the city, will allow Horseshoe Bay to purchase and implement WaterSmart software to help customers keep tabs on their water use.
City officials estimate the new program will save about 20 acre-feet, or about 6.5 million gallons, a year.
