Landscape irrigation can account for more than 50 percent of all the water used in Texas during the summer. Unfortunately, about half of this water is wasted due to over-watering or runoff.
Soil type, landscape slope, water requirements of the turfgrass type, and sprinkler efficiency all affect how often you need to water.
Established plantings do well in the summer when watered about once a week, especially if mulch is placed around plants. Mulch reduces evaporation of water from the soil and moderates soil temperatures. Low output sprinkler heads, bubblers, or drip irrigation systems will decrease runoff and are efficient ways to apply water.
Turfgrass takes on a dull, dark appearance and leaves begin to roll when they need water. Apply enough water to wet the soil to a depth of four to six inches, reaching the plant's root system. Use a soil probe or screwdriver to determine the depth the water actually reaches.
The "TEXAS LAWN WATERING GUIDE" Pamphlet contains many tips about things you can do to reduce your water bill...
Cinco Ranch MUD #9 and Cinco MUD #1 have arranged to make available, to all Cinco Residents, printed copies of the Water Smart Pamphlets in the lobby of the Associations Office.
Texas Tax Information for Retail Sellers of Electricity
This notice is intended to assist electric companies with meeting their state and local tax obligations, in addition to providing their customers with specific information regarding the tax-related charges listed on their electric bills.
Babies, Burps & Breastfeeding: Expert Advice on Newborn Feeding and Digestive Health
Thursday, February 25 – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Club at Falcon Point
Texas Children’s Hospital is hosting a free program that some of your community residents may be interested in attending.
The joys of expectant and new parents can also be complicated by decisions about breastfeeding, worrying about digestive problems such as colic, and understanding how to keep their new baby content. Texas Children’s Hospital invites parents and other care givers to attend a free program on newborn feeding and digestive health from pediatric experts who will offer tips and advice to help them make the best decisions for their new baby. The program includes a question-and-answer session with attendees.
Texas Children’s pediatric gastroenterologist, Bryan Vartabedian, M.D., and lactation expert, Nancy Hurst, R.N., Ph.D., IBCLC, will be speaking at this free program especially for parents on Thursday, February 25 at The Club at Falcon Point.
Cinco MUD
9 and Cinco MUD 10 have New Trash Company and New Recycle
Policy
Cinco MUD 9 and Cinco MUD 10
have started using Best Trash as their Garbage Collection
and Recycling Service company.
The great news is that the recycling
center has started taking Glass and Cardboard.
You can now also recycle: ALL COLORS OF GLASS,
PLASTICS 1-7 and ALL PAPER PRODUCTS
including CARDBOARD, CEREAL BOXES, PHONE BOOKS, ETC.
A FEW NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS ARE: CLOTHES HANGERS,
TOYS, CLEAR PLASTIC PACKAGING,
AND STYROFOAM.
Posted: Friday, January 22, 2010
FORT BEND EXTENDS DEADLINE TO FEBRUARY 12, 2010 FOR THOSE STILL NEEDING HOME REPAIRS FROM HURRICANE IKE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Marilynn Kindell, Director
Fort Bend County
Community Development Dept.
4520 Reading Road, Suite A
Rosenberg, TX 77471
281-341-4410 Phone
281-341-3762 Fax kindemar@co.fort-bend.tx.us
NEWS RELEASE
Fort Bend County is extending the deadline of applications for the Disaster Recovery Texas Community Development Block Grant Program to February 12, 2010. If your home sustained damages due to Hurricane Ike, you may be eligible for assistance.
The purpose of the housing rehabilitation/reconstruction program is to provide assistance to homeowners through the rehabilitation or demolition and reconstruction of substandard homes to benefit low to moderate-income residents of Fort Bend County whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Ike. Homes can be repaired in the unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County as well as the following cities: Arcola, Beasley, Fairchilds, Fulshear, Kendleton, Meadows Place, Missouri City, Needville, Orchard, Pleak, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Stafford, Sugar Land and Thompsons.
Applications may be obtained by clicking HERE or by calling the Fort Bend County Community Development Department at 281-341-4410. Applications must be submitted to the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg Texas 77471 by February 12, 2010.
### **Please visit http://www.fortbendcountynews.info for more information pertaining to local events and updates.**
Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #2
2009 Call Summary Statistics
December
2009 Total
Monthly Average
EMS Calls
107
886
74
Fire Calls
46
347
29
Other Calls
9
55
5
Total
Calls
162
1,288
107
“Other Calls” include investigating gas leaks, vehicle lock-outs, hazardous material situations, etc.
Of the 2009 runs,
104 (8%) involved motor vehicle accidents, and
49 (4%) were mutual aid calls with other fire departments.
Posted: Monday, January 18, 2010
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco
Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in
Katy, presents a variety of free programs -- Mother
Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, Pajama Night
Story Time, Kinder Korner, After-School Breaks and
Teen Programs -- every month. These programs are free
and open to the public.
