Every year when the weather turns warm, we are treated to the dazzling floral displays of blooming crape myrtles…and their colorful show lasts through September. This Texas jewel has one of the longest blooming seasons; plus they are among the toughest, most adaptable plants around. Crape myrtles come in so many sizes now that they […]
(Heath) Stage 3 water restrictions will be implemented by the City of Heath at the request of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. The watering restrictions are necessary due to the continued drought. As of Tuesday, Nov. 1, City of Heath water customers will be […]
God knows what he’s up to, and it’s for our good So this is a drought. Many of us have never really seen one. We’ve seen images of drought in world news and in magazines from relief organizations. It’s not life-threatening here in Texas, except to livestock and poor creatures of the field. But even […]
(Irving) City of Irving officials announced that beginning Thursday, Aug. 11, mandatory watering restrictions will be enforced as part of Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan. Irving residents and businesses may not water more than twice per week on designated days, as follows: Even-numbered addresses (those ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may […]