News You Can Use

Take Care of Texas News You Can Use is a monthly e-newsletter with helpful information to keep our air and water clean, conserve energy and water, and reduce waste.

May 2020

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April 2020
Take Care of Texas during COVID-19
March 2020
Prepping Your Yard & PSA Video Contest Winners
February 2020
Less Litter, More Love this Valentine's Day
January 2020
Happy New Year! Have you heard the news?

2019

December 2019
Tis' the Season for Recycling & Wise Waste Management
November 2019
Holiday cooking, Scouts, Electronic Recycling
October 2019
Green Halloween Tips, Native Plant Week, Winter Irrigation Prep
September 2019
Burn Bans, Video Contest begins
August 2019
For a Chance to Win, Pledge to Take Care of Texas
July 2019
Green Lawns: Better Ways to Get Yours
June 2019
Keep Pesky Mosquitoes out of Your Rain Barrel
May 2019
Share Your Opinion for a Chance to Win
April 2019
One Insanely Easy Way to Save Water
March 2019
Is it Illegal to Pick Bluebonnets?
February 2019
Pizza Boxes and Other Recycling Mysteries
January 2019
One of the Fastest Ways to Cut Your Energy Bills

2018

December 2018
Breathe Easy: A Guide to Your Indoor Air Quality
November 2018
What to Do Now to Prepare for Winter
October 2018
Texans Don't Litter, Do They?
September 2018
Xeriscape™ News You Need
August 2018
Try Energy Smart Streaming
July 2018
Important News About Drought in Texas
June 2018
Your Guide to Green Summer Travel
May 2018
Share Your Opinion for a Chance to Win
April 2018
Recycling Contest: Your Chance to Win
March 2018
How Many State Flowers Does Texas Have?
February 2018
Do You Have Composting Questions?
January 2018
Surprising Sources of Pollution Around Your Home

2017

December 2017
Holiday Kitchen Hacks
November 2017
Debunking the Top 10 Myths of Fuel Economy
October 2017
Plant now to get bluebonnets this spring
September 2017
Help for Hurricane Harvey Recovery
August 2017
Foreign Invaders in Texas Lakes
July 2017
What You Need to Know About Watering Your Yard
June 2017
Overcome Summer Yard Care Challenges
May 2017
Six Ways to Go Green With Your Pet
April 2017
How to Find Cleaners That Protect Your Loved Ones
March 2017
What Should I Do With Chemicals at Home?
February 2017
Where's the Best Place to Get Firewood?
January 2017
Should you warm up your car?

2016

December 2016
Win a Tablet | Holiday Recipe | Save on Your Energy Bill | Recycle Wrapping Paper
November 2016
Win a Tablet | Save Money, Plant a Tree | Prevent Thanksgiving Food Waste | Getting Rid of Stuff That's Hard to Recycle | How Your Neighbors are Keeping the Air Clean
October 2016
Win a Tablet │ Rebates to Conquer Water Waste │ Green Halloween Hacks │ Grow Local in School Gardens
September 2016
Win scholarships and GoPros │ Reduce emissions from school buses │ Plant your Texas roots
August 2016
Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab4, Surprising Foods that Can Clog Your Drain
July 2016
Had enough of pesky mosquitoes? Why are dogs sniffing out mussels? What Would We Do During Another "Drought of Record"?
June 2016
Ten easy tips for renters │ New video for sharing │ Cool prizes │ Chance to share your opinion │ Why you should start composting now
May 2016
Six common crashes between bikes and cars, tax free shopping for ENERGY STAR, water quality success story, and award winners in Texas
April 2016
Ideas for celebrating Earth Day, safe prescription drug disposal, and public comment period open on draft water plan.
March 2016
Easy ways to find and fix leaks. Is it illegal to pick bluebonnets? Do you need to worry about Ozone?
February 2016
Surprising Recycling Information, Paid Internships for College Students, Share Your Love for Texas, and Grant Funds Available
January 2016
Easy Ways to Make a Difference, Chances to Win, Texas Rebate Guide, Surprising Air Leaks in Your Home

2015

December 2015
Tips for a Green Holiday, Activities for Kids, Contest Winner, and More
November 2015
TX Recycles Day Contest, Arbor Day, Leaf Management
October 2015
Green Camping, Fall Planting & Vampire Power
September 2015
Burn Bans, Back to School Ideas, Input Sought on Recycling Study
August 2015
Summer Fuel Economy, Light Bulb Technology, and Teacher Resources
July 2015
Kevin Fowler PSAs, Smart Irrigation, and UV Safety
June 2015
New PSAs, Rising Reservoirs, and Dealing with Mosquitoes
May 2015
Keep Our Air Clean and Drinking Water Week
April 2015
Art contest winners, Earth Day, and food waste
March 2015
New license plate, spring gardening, and fix a leak week
February 2015
How to Recycle and Community Events
January 2015
Win H-E-B and Samsung Prizes