Recognition

GCAA Category 6 Winner: Alvin

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyFebruary 2, 2021

Recognition

GCAA 2020 Category 5 Winner: White Settlement

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 28, 2021

Programs

Guest Blog: Dump Illegal Dumping

Blog post written by Jonathan Nolte, Take Care of Texas. TCEQ defines Illegal dumping as disposing, allowing the disposal of, receiving, or transporting litter or other solid waste to any place that is not an approved solid waste site. It's a tricky behavior to prevent. Fortunately, Texas communities are rallying…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 26, 2021

Programs

Guest Blog: Preparing for Wildfires in Texas

Blog post written by Erin O'Connor, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist III at Texas A&M Forest Service As a homeowner, you are not powerless in your defense against wildfires. By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention and mitigation, you can significantly increase your safety and your home's likelihood of survival…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 21, 2021

Programs

GCAA 2020 Category 4 Winner: Levelland

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 20, 2021

Programs

GCAA 2020 Category 3 Winner: Lago Vista

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 14, 2021

Affiliate

Affiliate of the Month: Keep Harlingen Beautiful

Each month, we invite one affiliate to share their story on our blog and recognize them as our Affiliate of the Month. KTB is a network of nearly 300 community affiliates, which have the potential to educate 17 million Texans. Affiliates are qualifying cities, counties and/or communities that work alongside us in our mission…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 13, 2021

Programs

GCAA 2020 Category 2 Winner: Weston Lakes

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 7, 2021

Programs

GCAA 2020 Category 1 Winner: South Padre Island

Each year, the Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) celebrate ten Texas communities for their outstanding efforts to keep their communities beautiful. From the Texas coast to the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded cities with this honor since 1986. Winners are selected for their ability to engage…

keeptxbeautyJanuary 5, 2021

Programs

Guest Blog: Don’t Spark a Wildfire This Holiday Season

Blog post written by Erin O'Connor, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist III at Texas A&M Forest Service Did you know humans and their activities cause more than 90% of wildfires in Texas? This winter season, Texas A&M Forest Service is urging Texans to avoid participating in activities that may start a fire. One spark can…

keeptxbeautyDecember 22, 2020

Recycling

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keeptxbeautyDecember 16, 2020

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keeptxbeautyDecember 16, 2020

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keeptxbeautyDecember 16, 2020

Affiliate

Affiliate of the Month: Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful

Blog post written by Roxanne Flores-Achmad, Executive Director of Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful. Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful began in 2002 and currently has fifteen members, appointed by City Council as Commissioners. Our Commissioners represent the community, and we are fortunate to have a diverse group of individuals that bring new ideas to…

keeptxbeautyDecember 15, 2020

Programs

How to Increase Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of species existing within an ecosystem. This includes plants, animals, and fungi. This is super important because increases in biodiversity boost overall ecosystem productivity and ensure natural sustainability for all life forms. Here is a list of easy ways you can increase biodiversity…

keeptxbeautyDecember 8, 2020

Recycling

Guest Blog: Take Care of Texas Sustainable Swaps

Creating less waste is one of the best ways to take care of the environment. If you take a look around your home, odds are you'll find several products that can be swapped out with more eco-friendly options. Here are a few swaps you can make in each room to…

keeptxbeautyNovember 19, 2020

Recycling

Keep San Angelo Beautiful Recycle 4 Bicycle Program

Blog Post Written By Charlotte Anderson, President of Keep San Angelo BeautifulAs America Recycles Day quickly approaches, I'm so inspired by our amazing community. I think about 9-year-old Ella Elkins, a 5th grader at Ft. Concho Elementary who's been doing great things in San Angelo for a couple of years. She's…

keeptxbeautyNovember 13, 2020

Recycling

Affiliate of the Month: Keep Cuero Beautiful

Blog post written by Linda Henderson, President of Keep Cuero Beautiful. General Douglas MacArthur once said, "Old Soldiers never die, they simply fade away." Years later, comedians paraphrased the ending; my favorite was, "Old teachers never die, they just lose their class."Keep Cuero Beautiful (KCB) contradicts this age-old saying. KCB's…

keeptxbeautyNovember 11, 2020

Recycling

How to Approach Community Leaders to Create Change

This blog was written by Jessica Lerner, a digital marketing professional and a new social impact entrepreneur, about her experience working within her community to create change. Her current projects include Real Parks, an international parks directory encouraging conservation, and Jess Lerner Art, a photographic coastal art brand supporting efforts…

keeptxbeautyOctober 27, 2020

Holiday

What to Do With Your Leftover Candy Wrappers

Halloween has finally arrived! Even though we are still working through a pandemic and this year's festivities will look different, one thing that can be guaranteed in almost every house is that there will be lots of candy. In 2019, it was estimated that 95% of American households bought candy…

keeptxbeautyOctober 27, 2020

KTB Blog

GCAA Category 6 Winner: Alvin

GCAA 2020 Category 5 Winner: White Settlement

Guest Blog: Dump Illegal Dumping

Guest Blog: Preparing for Wildfires in Texas

GCAA 2020 Category 4 Winner: Levelland

GCAA 2020 Category 3 Winner: Lago Vista

Affiliate of the Month: Keep Harlingen Beautiful

GCAA 2020 Category 2 Winner: Weston Lakes

GCAA 2020 Category 1 Winner: South Padre Island

Guest Blog: Don’t Spark a Wildfire This Holiday Season

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Affiliate of the Month: Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful

How to Increase Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

Guest Blog: Take Care of Texas Sustainable Swaps

Keep San Angelo Beautiful Recycle 4 Bicycle Program

Affiliate of the Month: Keep Cuero Beautiful

How to Approach Community Leaders to Create Change

What to Do With Your Leftover Candy Wrappers

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