[Texas] Typical Curves of Precipitation

Series of three graphs demarcating the average rainfall per month for specific Texas cities across different regions of the state. Some lines are marked in red to distinguish individual points.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
Edwards Underground Water District (open access)

Edwards Underground Water District

Pamphlet describing the Edwards Aquifer and the mission of the Edwards Underground Water District with information on why the Edwards Aquifer is important to the practical needs and cultural background of South Texas, and the growth of the San Antonio area from 1939 to 1988.
Date: 1992~
Creator: Edwards Underground Water District (Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Edwards Underground Water District Strategic Plan 1994-2004 (open access)

Edwards Underground Water District Strategic Plan 1994-2004

Strategic plan for the Edwards Underground Water District for the years 1994-2004. Writted to ensure a sustainable supply of high quality water for the Edwards Aquifer with a spirit of regional cooperation for Edwards, Kerr, Real, Bandera, Kendall, Comal, Hays, Kinny, Uvalde, Medina, and Bexar counties in the San Antonio area.
Date: June 2, 1994
Creator: Edwards Underground Water District (Tex.). Board of Directors.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Edwards Aquifer Hydrogeologic Status Report for 1992 (open access)

Edwards Aquifer Hydrogeologic Status Report for 1992

Report on the status of the Edwards Aquifer, discussing current and historic water levels, trends, and water quality.
Date: August 1993
Creator: Edwards Underground Water District (Tex.). Field Operations Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Occurrence, Availability, and Chemical Quality of Ground Water in the Edwards Plateau Region of Texas (open access)

Occurrence, Availability, and Chemical Quality of Ground Water in the Edwards Plateau Region of Texas

Report on
Date: July 1979
Creator: Walker, Loyd E.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development: Final Report and Recommendations (open access)

Texas Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development: Final Report and Recommendations

Final report from the Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development describing the group's findings and background on the border region of Texas, as well as recommendations for developing the are.
Date: December 1986
Creator: Texas. Border Economic Development Task Force.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2017 (open access)

Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2017

Annual financial report of the Texas Department of State Health Services documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2017. The report covers topics such as Hurricane Harvey, Zika Virus/ other diseases, and child safety.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle. (open access)

Vehicle.

Patent for a wheel-vehicle structure used on farm, road, country or the city, including illustrations. Vehicle with pivot axles that eliminate the jerking and shaking caused by common vehicles.
Date: December 16, 1913
Creator: Drew, James W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gate-Latch. (open access)

Gate-Latch.

Patent for a improved gate latch that has "a permanent member carried structure and a swingable member carried structure, which co-act, and are operated by spring action for locking the swingable members against swinging movement".
Date: October 10, 1916
Creator: Ramirez, Simon
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region J (Plateau), 2016, Main Report (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region J (Plateau), 2016, Main Report

Water plan for Region J (Plateau) describing the water resources and suppliers for the area, water needs, recommendations for water management for different suppliers and counties, and usage statistics and forecasts.
Date: January 2016
Creator: Plateau Region Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Complying with the Edwards Aquifier Rules: Administrative Guidance (open access)

Complying with the Edwards Aquifier Rules: Administrative Guidance

A guide to how to comply with the Edwards Aquifer rules for landowners in Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Comal, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties, Texas.
Date: June 1999
Creator: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Field Operations Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2013 (open access)

Texas Health Service Region 8 Annual Report: 2013

Annual report of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Health Service Region 8 describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 2013.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services. Health Service Region 8.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Colonia Self-Help Program (open access)

Colonia Self-Help Program

Information sheet describing the Colonia self-help grant program for use in providing water and wastewater services in economically distressed areas near the border with Mexico.
Date: April 2011
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kickapoo Cavern State Park

A map of Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Some of the features of the map include wildlife like the black-capped vireo and the Mexican free-tailed bat, locations of bat caves, trails, parking, and camping areas. There is also a coupon for the purchase of a Texas State Parks Pass which, when purchased, would allow for free access to over 90 Texas State Parks for the buyer and a carload of their guests.
Date: February 2012
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Map of Kickapoo Cavern State Park showing access routes, hiking trails, and park amenities.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Birds of Kickapoo Cavern State Park: A Field Checklist (open access)

Birds of Kickapoo Cavern State Park: A Field Checklist

This document provides geographical information about the Kickapoo Cavern State Park and a checklist that "includes all species know to occur within the park's boundaries."
Date: March 2012
Creator: Bryan, Kelly & Lockwood, Mark
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, June 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, June 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Upper South Texas area.
Date: June 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, December 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Upper South Texas, December 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Upper South Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District (open access)

An Audit Report on the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District (Distric) has accounting procedures and controls that ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial information is available for making management decisions, ensure it is able to meet its financial obligations, and protects against violations, abuse, and fraud; whether the District achieves its management goals and objectives as outlined in its management plan; and whether the Department complies with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
Date: January 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Intrenching-Tool. (open access)

Intrenching-Tool.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in intrenching tools, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 8, 1899
Creator: Hoffmann, Arnold G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Horse-Detacher. (open access)

Horse-Detacher.

Patent for an improved horse-detacher, including illustrations.
Date: January 1, 1901
Creator: Vincent, William O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tequesquite Creek Southwest Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 1979
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mustang Waterhole Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 1977
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Flat Rock Creek South Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 2013
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History