Central Texas Allergy Calendar
Cedar, oak, grasses and other pollen do not arrive all at once. Here is a practical Central Texas seasonal guide and what homeowners can do to reduce the amount that follows them indoors.
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Central Texas outside. Your home inside.
We follow the things homeowners here actually notice: cedar and oak pollen, wind, heat, humidity, musty odors, dust, moisture and changing air conditions. Then we connect them to useful, credible guidance for the home.
Local notesAir. Moisture. Home.Useful first. PUR-HOME second.
Featured guides
Start with what Central Texas homeowners are already asking.
Each guide answers a real homeowner question, uses credible sources and is clear about where home care ends and medical, HVAC, plumbing or mold professionals may need to step in.
What should indoor humidity be in a Texas home?
Texas homeowners often notice humidity as comfort first, but the number also matters to the condition of the home. EPA generally recommends 30 to 50 percent relative humidity and keeping it below 60 percent when possible.
Read the guide →House smells musty but no mold is visible
A musty smell is one of the most common ways a homeowner realizes something may be off. It deserves attention, but it does not tell you the cause by itself.
Read the guide →Why is my house still dusty right after I clean?
Cleaning removes settled dust. It does not stop new particles from being generated, tracked in or carried through the air. That is why dust can seem to return almost immediately.
Read the guide →Moisture and mold prevention: what homeowners can control
PUR-HOME is not a mold remediation company, but moisture management is still part of responsible whole-home care. EPA puts the principle simply: moisture control is the key to mold control.
Read the guide →Outdoor air does not stay outdoors
Central Texas homeowners live through pollen peaks, dusty wind, extreme heat and occasional ozone action days. Closing the front door helps, but it does not create a sealed indoor bubble.
Read the guide →What Extreme Texas Heat Means for the Environment Inside Your Home
When Central Texas hits triple digits, homes stay closed and cooling systems run for long stretches. Here is what that changes inside.
Read the guide →Around Central Texas
What we are reading right now.
We do not need to turn every weather story into a sales pitch. We do want to notice the local conditions that affect how people use and care for their homes.
Georgetown allergy careCommunity Impact: Aspire Allergy & Sinus opens in GeorgetownA local April 2026 business story that reflects continued demand for allergy care north of Austin.Local pollen dataAllergy & Asthma Center of Georgetown pollen countThe Georgetown clinic operates a certified pollen-count station serving the Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown area.
Cedar seasonKUT: Why cedar fever hits Central Texas so hardA useful local explainer on Ashe juniper, wind and pollen exposure.
Outdoor airCity of Austin: Air quality and Ozone Action DaysA local source for understanding seasonal ozone concerns in the region.
Extreme heatCentral Texas heat warnings and preparednessRecent local heat guidance and a reminder of how hard our homes work during prolonged summer heat.
How we write
No scare tactics. No filler.
Our editorial standard is simple: start with a real local condition or homeowner question, use credible sources, explain what it may mean inside a home, give practical steps and only then explain where PUR-HOME may fit.
Local when it matters
Georgetown pollen counts, Central Texas weather, regional ozone and the conditions homeowners here actually experience.
Useful without buying anything
A good Journal article should leave a homeowner with something practical to do even if they never call us.
Clear boundaries
Medical symptoms, active mold, water intrusion and HVAC repair belong with the right professionals. We say that plainly.
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Seasonal notes worth opening.
Local pollen, heat, humidity, home-care questions, field notes and PUR-HOME updates. We would rather send something useful than send something just because it is Tuesday.