All posts by Debby Thompson

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Click HERE to learn some of the warning signs and dynamics of abusive relationships and also how to get help if you’re in a bad situation. The WBNA sponsors Teen Dating Violence Seminars. If you would be interested in attending an educational seminar on this subject or having one tailored to your teen’s peer group, please contact me we can set something up with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. This is a great seminar for athletic clubs, choir, and band – anywhere you have a group of teens. Debby Thompson 656-0654 or deborah_thompson@earthlink.net.

Invasive Species on the Wells Branch Greenbelt?

We have a plan for that!

Submitted by Wells Branch MUD

Invasive plants are non-natives that grow and reproduce rapidly. They quickly establish themselves over large areas and decrease biodiversity by threatening the survival of native plants. This has taken place in some areas in Wells Branch like it has in just about every greenbelt or park in Texas. The fight against invasive species costs the US $137 billion annually. Continue reading Invasive Species on the Wells Branch Greenbelt? We have a plan for that! →

Birding in Wells Branch

January 15, 2015Gardening News, Neighborhood NewsDebby Thompson

by Wanda Holcombe

The WB Birding Group looks forward to a productive year in 2015 as our park, streams and pond attract even more birds with the continuing care, and backyards become healthy natural habitats. If you are interested in finding out more about how your backyard can become a Certified Wildlife Habitat, visit the National Wildlife Federation website at nwf.org. Continue reading Birding in Wells Branch →

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips

January 15, 2015Health & Fitness, Neighborhood SafetyDebby Thompson

–Courtesy of SafeKids.org

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that you cannot see, taste or smell. Each year, 184 children in the United States die due to carbon monoxide poisoning and more than 20,000 children visit the emergency room. Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips →

Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Traditions Abound in Wells Branch!

December 12, 2014Neighborhood NewsDebby Thompson

As holiday traditions in Wells Branch continue to grow, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors and reach out to new folks who’ve recently joined our community. To all the regulars, we look forward to seeing you and if you’ve never attended a community event here, please make time to come and join your neighbors in the festivities. Continue reading Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Traditions Abound in Wells Branch! →

Holiday Safety Tips

December 3, 2014Neighborhood News, Neighborhood SafetyDebby Thompson

With the bustle of the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to make sure we’re taking every precaution to keep our homes and ourselves as safe as possible. We usually see an increase in opportunistic crime this time of year; we need to be especially vigilant. Continue reading Holiday Safety Tips →

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