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! February 2009   Spring is almost here! Transition to warmer weather with the latest in health, Texas history and state finances. Find out where the Republic of Texas started, learn about its own Grand Canyon attraction and see statistics on statewide transit systems. Come on by!

Current Archeology in Texas (Dec 2008)   First Capitol of Texas: Recent Archeological Investigations in West Columbia, Texas. A historical park will soon be dedicated at the site where the Republic of Texas established its seat of government 172 years ago. Texas Diabetes: The Newsletter of the Texas Diabetes Council (Fall 2008)   Texas diabetes prevalence continues to rise.  An estimated 1.8 million persons aged eighteen years and older in Texas (10.3 % of this age group) have been diagnosed with diabetes. StarDate (Jan/Feb 2009)   Sky Almanac 2009. Skywatchers willing to brave the cold air on winter nights will be rewarded with such memorable sights as majestic Orion climbing high across the south, trailed by Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Texas Rising (Sep/Oct 2008)   Texas’ Grand Canyon. Postcard scenery and soaring revenues make this park grand. With its breathtaking views and natural beauty, the Panhandle’s Palo Duro Canyon State Park is among Texas’ most-visited destinations. The Millington Site (2008)   Archaeological and Human Osteological Investigations in Presidio County, Texas. Journal of Big Bend Studies (Vol. 20, 2008)   Published annually by the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, the Journal of Big Bend Studies explores topics related to the history and culture of the southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, with an emphasis on the Big Bend region of Texas. 2008 State of Texas Annual Cash Report   For the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2008, this report presents the state’s financial position and details revenues and expenditures on a cash basis as required by Texas Government Code Section 403.013. 2007 Texas Transit Statistics (Sep 2008)   The information presented in this report is a tabulation of the data provided by transit systems throughout the State of Texas. 2008 Texas Military Preparedness Commission Annual Report   A Master Plan for the Future. Texas In Focus: Upper East Texas   The 23-county region stretches from the piney woods bordering Arkansas and Louisiana to the energetic eastern fringe of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The report examines the forces driving change in Upper East Texas as well as factors affecting the development of its economy.   The information above is being provided by the El Paso Public Library- Government Documents Department.  For more information about government documents at our libraries, please call Government Documents at 915-543-5474

February 6, 2009