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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Texas 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Texas Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Kaboom Town Fireworks Show 2009, Addison, TX - July 3, 2009
4th of July Celebration, Alvin, TX -...

An Invitation to our Brownsville Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Brownsville, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Sea Lions Return to Gladys Porter Zoo

from:Gladys Porter Zoo

Brownsville, TX - On May 15, 2009, The Gladys Porter Zoo announced the arrival of two new sea lions into the Zoo’s general collection. Available on public display starting...

Butterflies, Bugs and Blooms Officially Opens at the Gladys Porter Zoo

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Brownsville, TX - On May 1, 2009, The Gladys Porter Zoo announced the official opening of its latest exhibit, Butterflies, Bugs & Blooms. The exhibit showcases some of the Rio...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Brownsville area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Gladys Porter Zoo Announces Baby Hippo’s Name

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Brownsville, TX – On March 24, The Gladys Porter Zoo announced the results of their name search for the newest baby hippo. After a two-week voting period and almost 2400 votes...

Weekend Activities in and around Brownsville

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Advisory: Help the Zoo Name the New Baby Hippo

Gladys Porter Zoo requests community's help in naming baby hippo
Who: Gladys Porter Zoo
What: Help the Gladys Porter Zoo name their newest baby hippo!
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