Medford is closing in on a $1,510,000 deal to buy almost four acres on West McAndrews Road for a permanent homeless campground.
Medford City Council at 6 p.m. Thursday will consider whether to give au.
Mosquito abatement equipment used by Bexar County Public Works crew members.
Bexar County crews are cranking up chemical foggers mounted on the backs of pickup trucks to kill mosquitoes in unincorporated areas.
The chemical used to kill mosquitoes is environmentally-friendly and does not harm other animals.
Mosquitoes like to breed where ever water is left standing. And there is plenty of water standing after more than 1 foot of rain fell in May and early June. We all know we ve had a big rainy season this year so our population is going to be a little bit more, even though we have been out there proactive trying to larvicide since March, mosquitoes are still going to hatch, said Rodrigo Soliz, Bexar County Public Works Assistant Superintendent.
How you can celebrate Earth Day 2021 across the suburbs
Some Earth Day events incorporate restoration and planting activities. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Show a little love for Mother Nature.
She s always been there to sustain us, and she s been a source of comfort and peace especially during the pandemic, when outdoor pursuits such as gardening, hiking and biking helped keep us sane.
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and there are plenty of local events celebrations, concerts, educational programs, cleanups, workdays, recycling to mark the occasion.
Friday, April 16
COD Music Fridays @ Noon: Noon Friday, April 16, online at www.atthemac.org. Alumni Spotlight featuring singer, songwriter, educator Louise Kelly performing her own music as she celebrates Earth Day and shares her story. Free.
Each month, BizWest asks a business leader to participate in a question and answer feature to help shed light on a business topic, an industry or add insight to a field of endeavor. This month, Walt Elish, business development manager for the town of Berthoud, talks about trends happening in one of Northern Colorado’s fastest growing communities.
BizWest: We’ve now gone through about a year of economic constraint as a result of the pandemic. What has been Berthoud’s experience economically this past year?
Walt Elish: Economically, Berthoud had a record year in 2020. Our 2020 revenues were about 35% higher than 2019. This was primarily due to the increase in the sales and use tax collected and the increase in the number of single-family permits issued. With this increase, however, it should be noted when preparing the upcoming budget for any given year, our finance director and town administrator cautiously plan for possible unforeseen circumstances. COVID-19 just happened to