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New Texas Government Publications @ Your Library

Have you visited the Government Documents Section of your library lately?  Stop by and see the wide range of information provided by your Texas State Government.  Many items can be checked out with your library card!
 

May 2008

 Texas publications

Look Below We've received a wide variety of new publications as well as updates to older publications.  Learn how to protest property taxes, read an article about El Paso's transportation projects, and view photographs of the Clint area...and that's just a sample of what's available.  Check it out!
The Property Value Study and How to Protest (TX Comptroller of Public Accounts)
  This property value study is updated for 2008 and includes instructions for filing a protest against your property tax assessment.
Texas Highways (TX Dept. of Transportation)
  The March 2008 issue has a special photographic essay that highlights the area around Clint, TX.
The Advocate (TX Commission on Environmental Quality)
  Do you use compact fluorescent bulbs in your home or business to save on energy? Check out the most recent edition of this newsletter to learn how to dispose of these bulbs properly.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine (TX Parks & Wildlife Dept.)
  Looking for ways to get your kids outdoors this summer?  An article in the March 2008 issue gives you 50 ideas.
Southwestern Medicine (University of TX Southwestern Medical Center)
  The 2007 annual review has articles about the research being conducted in the areas of brain trauma, autism, obesity, and cancer.
Fires in Texas (TX Dept. of Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office)
  This is a report of fire statistics from the year 2006.  The statistics cover various types of fires and also includes a graphic showing the most common areas for fires within a house.
Transportation News (TX Dept. of Transportation)
  If you've heard rumors about a toll road in El Paso, you'll want to read the Jan./Feb. 2008 issue.  It contains the latest information on the Spur 601 project, a transportation project designed to connect east and northeast El Paso more directly.
Star Date (University of TX at Austin McDonald Observatory)
  If you are a star-gazing enthusiast, you'll want to check out the Jan./Feb. 2008 issue.  It contains a month-by-month overview of all the major astronomical events for the year.
Texas Alzheimer's News (TX Dept. of State Health Services)
  Having a loved one with Alzheimer's can make holidays and family gatherings difficult.  Read the Winter 2007 issue to get tips on how to deal with it more effectively.
El Solitario (TX Parks & Wildlife Dept.)
  This new publication is named after the signature landscape feature of Big Bend Ranch State Park.  Read the premier issue to learn more it and about other activities going on in the park.
TA Green Guide to Yard Care (TX Commission on Environmental Quality)
  The 2008 edition of this popular guide will give you tips on how to care for your yard while protecting the environment.  Disponible en espaņol.
 
The information above is being provided by the El Paso Public Library- Government Documents Department.  This list was compiled by Lisa Kidder-Lopez.  For more information about government documents at our libraries, please call Government Documents at 915-543-5474

For a complete list of new publications, send an email to Lisa Kidder-Lopez KidderLM@elpasotexas.gov or call 543-5431 for more information.
 
 May 07, 2008