AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Brownsville Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:45:38 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In October, the BMFA will exhibit the work of Mexican artist Benjamín Domínguez. Domínguez is famous for his use of original Renaissance painting... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/bmfa-distinguished-artist-series-benjamin-dominguez-231655 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/bmfa-distinguished-artist-series-benjamin-dominguez-231655 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Nocturnal explores our world after dark, using traditional darkroom photography and the challenges of chemicals, enlargers, and wrinkled fingers. Ten... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/nocturnal-a-different-view-of-traditional-photography-231656 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/nocturnal-a-different-view-of-traditional-photography-231656 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-cameron-county-226438 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-cameron-county-226438 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's oldest and largest children and families' literacy nonprofit organization, are requesting proposals (RFP)... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/reading-is-fundamental-224873 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/reading-is-fundamental-224873 Business and Professional Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Capitol Theatre Street Party has been relocated due to the inclement weather forecast for Sunday October 11, 2009. It’s the Latin Jazz Festival's... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/latin-jazz-festival-relocates-due-to-bad-weather-222719 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/latin-jazz-festival-relocates-due-to-bad-weather-222719 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) announced its 13th Annual Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival, scheduled to take place this coming... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/bspa-announces-its-13th-annual-brownsville-latin-jazz-festival-216862 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/bspa-announces-its-13th-annual-brownsville-latin-jazz-festival-216862 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Discount Days at the Zoo for LowerValley Residents September 18th- 20th, 2009 Brownsville, TX – Once a year, during Lower Valley Appreciation... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/valley-appreciation-days-215344 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/valley-appreciation-days-215344 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Brownsville, TX - The Gladys Porter Zoo will offer an entire weekend of admission discounts and events in appreciation for all residents living... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/gladys-porter-zoo-to-host-a-weekend-of-discounts-during-brownsville-appreciation-days-212810 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/gladys-porter-zoo-to-host-a-weekend-of-discounts-during-brownsville-appreciation-days-212810 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Zoofari '09 Committee Accepting Donations for Auction Committee members need your support to make the Zoo’s annual Zoofari fundraiser a success.... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/what-s-happening-at-the-zoo-september-2009-210831 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/what-s-happening-at-the-zoo-september-2009-210831 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Brownsville, TX - The Mayor, City Commission, Dean Porter Park Renovation, Inc. and all of the members of the Mitte Cultural District, invite the... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/mitte-cultural-district-entrance-monument-dedication-ceremony-210148 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/brownsville/news/mitte-cultural-district-entrance-monument-dedication-ceremony-210148 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-brownsville-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-brownsville-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600