Articles for tag: Independent Living, Retirement Communities, Senior Housing, South Texas

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How to Grow a Pine Tree in South Texas

If someone were to ask you where pine trees grow, your answer would probably be the Rocky Mountains or somewhere similar. However, pine trees can also be grown in much warmer climates such as Texas. In this article, I will describe how you can grow a pine tree in Texas. Types of Pine Trees – ...

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The King Ranch in Texas, Largest Spread in the Country

wTexans likes things big, and they don’t make things much bigger then the King Ranch. Currently covering 825,000 acres of south Texas cow country covering much of six county’s between Corpus Christie and Brownsville. The King Ranch was founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King a river boat Captain and Gideon Lewis, a Captain with ...

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The Cons of Living Along the South Texas Coastline

Many people dream of owning a home with an ocean view. However, if that dream is anywhere near the south Texas coastline then you should be aware of some potential problems that may arise from it. In this article, I will discuss why you may want to reconsider living along the south Texas coastline. Allergies. ...

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What to Do If You’re Bitten by a Scorpion

Have you ever been bitten by a scorpion? If your answer is yes, then you know what a painful experience it can be. In this article, I will discuss what it’s like to be bitten by a scorpion and what can be done about it. First of all, how likely are you to be bitten ...

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Snowbirds in South Texas: A Great Way to Live Life

Snowbirds are people who have retired, deciding to live six months of winter in a warmer climate, then heading back home during the summer months. They usually have a RV or a park model that they live out of while spending the winter months down south. My parents became Snowbirds, and enjoyed the warmer winters ...

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San Antonio Events – Memorial Day 2012

Memorial Day – San Antonio 2012 Originally known as “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day is a Federal holiday that began in the Southern States as event to honor Union soldiers who had died during the American Civil War. After World War I, the honor was extended to include the men and women who died in any ...