COUNTY LIFE
What’s your favorite part of July 4th?
We recently conducted a survey to find out the favorite 4th of July foods, traditions and spending habits on Independence Day for Americans across the United States. Our survey found that the average US family will be spending $90.65 for the 4th of July holiday:
Favorite food – Barbecue Favorite activity for July 4th – Cookout
What they will be buying this holiday – Food
For U.S. Averages:
Favorite 4th of July Foods
Burgers – 31%
BBQ – 25%
Hot Dogs – 14%
Chicken – 11%
Sides – 10%
Desserts – 8%
Favorite 4th of July Activities
Cookout/BBQ/Picnic – 34.1%
Watch Fireworks – 30.8%
Hanging Out on the Water – 13%
Going To a Parade – 10.4%
Hosting a Party – 6%
Going Shopping – 4.1%
Other – 1.3%
What Consumers Are Buying on The 4th
Most consumers (36%) will be spending between $1-50 for the 4th of July, and a majority of them will spend their holiday celebration on food, alcohol and party supplies.
Food – 53.6%
Alcohol – 22.9%
Party Supplies – 11.1%
Outdoor Equipment – 4.8%
Home Goods – 3.9%
Clothing – 3.7%
Check out our full survey results here: https://www.offers.com/blog/post/4th-of-july-spending-survey/.
As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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