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Sierra Club Sues EPA Over Texas’ Shoddy Haze Plan
Another development in the Fayette coal plant saga
"...for failing to enforce higher air quality standards for Texas and seven other states...."

June 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?
Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent
"...It's rare that the sleepy Texas House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism committee votes on a..."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fire at Texas French Bread Ravages Storefront
Beloved restaurant was housed in a building rich with music history
"...Last night, Texas French Bread burned down; the Austin Fire Department is..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems
Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday
"...plan to fundraise about … something, right here in Texas...."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women
A list of Texas women who stand tall
"...Statues of Texas women are in short supply compared to likenesses of..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art
Collection expands our appreciation for nature and art
"...subtracted from as we climb through our years. Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art supplements our memories. Like another..."

April 26, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed
Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?
"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas' Cotton Boll
Farmers Fight Boll Weevil Program in Court
"...boll weevil eradication program had a showdown at the Texas Supreme Court. Supporters said the Legislature was correct in..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips & Beyond: New Year’s Eve 2017 Around Texas
Ringing in the new year across the Lone Star State
"...city’s yearlong 300th anniversary celebration. Other big cities around Texas are forgoing large community-wide fireworks displays this year, but..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Standing Rock’s Civil Disobedience Reaches West Texas
“It’s the Rio Grande. It’s sacred to many people."
"...a pipe yard on the west side of Alpine, Texas – until recently, a rare sight in this remote..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

What Is the Texas Energy Center?
Is it a taxpayer-financed boondoggle for the oil and gas industry, or an economic development driver of new jobs and cutting-edge technology?
"...giveaway to the oil industry, Halliburton, and Sugar Land, Texas."..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

How to Keep Water in Central Texas
Long-range planning tries to cover multiple bases, but some say environment is left out
"...Every year brings more people to Central Texas, and with them more lawns to water, SUVs to..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference
In Austin, Feb. 3-6
"...state and local experts will present at the 16th Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference, in town Feb. 3-6...."

Feb. 1, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Texas Waterways Are Too Polluted
"...Dear Editor, Does anyone know just how polluted Texas waterways are? Take a look at this link from..."

June 21, 2010 Postmarks

Clear-Cutting at Parks & Rec
Budget Pruning Kills Horticulture Unit
"...Mountain Laurels in the nearby large planter decorated with Texas stars. Ozuna grabs another bag of compost from the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

No Sex, Please, We're Texas
Progressive coalition challenges abstinence-only health textbooks
"...groups says. The Protect Our Kids Campaign includes the Texas Freedom Network, which has taken the progressive side's lead..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Day Trips: South Padre Island Parks
The sunny side of SPI beaches
"...The parks of South Padre Island provide access to some of..."

May 7, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

8 Water Parks Near Austin to Keep You Cool and Active
Regular old lake just not cutting it?
"...One of Lake Travis’ newest water parks, Waterloo Adventures' mission is to stunt on regular water..."

May 14, 2019 Events Post

Austin Parks: We’re No. 46!
But dogs are happier than average!
"...Trust for Public Land (www.tpl.org) has released its annual "ParkScore" index, and reports that Austin ranks 46th among the..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Real Value: The Parks Premium
"...the values of nearby homes be quantified in dollars? Texas A&M professor John Crompton, who has extensively researched the..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Crosstalk: Austin Parks and Rec Board Discusses Fair Pay at SXSW, and More Music News
The latest moves from Austin's Tribe Mafia and Jackie Venson
"...at South by Southwest, took the fight to the Parks and Recreation Board on Monday night. Several UMAW, Austin..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Lina Fisher

Growing Program Creates Green Jobs, Maintains Underserved Parks
Building a sustainable future
"...trail. "It's really obvious that a lot of these parks have been super underserviced," ACCC crew leader Mars Lotus..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Don't Underfund Parks, Libraries
"...is that they’re going to cut the Library and Parks departments. I think it’s unfair to give raises and..."

May 5, 2009 Postmarks

Greenprint Draws a Blueprint for Central Texas
A new tool sheds light on a path toward conservation
"...money for conservation perpetually tight, which lands in Central Texas are most important to protect? Which sites offer the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Two-Wheeled Texas
Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways
"...Detour Bar & Grill Live music, Corvette Club, karaoke, Texas Hold ‘Em, and of course, Bike Night – so..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Texas Amusements
"...Schlitterbahn Central Texas' very wet crown jewel! Water coasters, slides, tubing, surfing,..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Elizabeth Morgan

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district
"...For the first time ever, voters across Texas will be asked to elect some of the people..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips: Coming in 2020 Across Texas
What Capt. Day Trips is looking forward to in the new year
"...Alamo Plaza. The city of San Antonio and the Texas General Land Office have been hellbent for a number..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Bend, Texas
Five reasons to take the Bend in the road
"...mountain bikers, this is one of the more rustic parks in the state’s inventory. All of the campsites are..."

May 31, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

9 Texas Day Trips That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road
We dip our toe in the nearly 1,500 columns from our resident day tripper
"...As the second-oldest hotel in Texas – only the Menger Hotel in San Antonio is..."

May 13, 2019 Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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