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A large turtle held near a gray car window with a child leaning out.
May 04 2024, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Some turtles may need help crossing the road

Turtles may need assistance crossing roads, especially during breeding season in spring. Most know their destination, so carry them in their travel direction. Turtles often cross due to development or as released pets. Ensure road safety and avoid relocating far from their home range to prevent their return and harm.
Cars parked in a busy parking lot near a building.
Apr 26 2024, JOHN BLAIR

4½  ACRES, AVAIL.


Here slept a streamside glade

Spring-lush with daisies, grasses;

Deer drifted down to drink

And doves sang in the sun.

Crescent moon glowing through thick orange clouds.
Apr 17 2024, WENDEL WITHROW

Chasing the Moon, chasing the Sun

"Eclipsemania" exceeded expectations, sparking both rational and spiritual contemplation similar to ancient sky studies. My lifelong fascination with celestial events continues through photography. Enjoy these photos from the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Nonprofits may use them with credit; for-profits must send a check and credit.
Modern building with glass facade and open metal roof under a clear blue sky.
Apr 17 2024, AVERY OLIVER

'Library in a Park' to celebrate grand opening in Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill's new 'Library in a Park' features a 42,000-square-foot facility within a 7-acre Signature Park, including nature trails and a concert venue. Opening on April 27, the library integrates outdoor elements, offers a rooftop deck, a podcast studio, and houses the Cedar Hill Museum, embracing community input and green design.
Solar eclipse with glowing corona, purple sky backdrop.
Apr 03 2024, AMY MARTIN

How to totally enjoy the North Texas eclipse

On April 8, many will converge on North Texas to witness a total solar eclipse, but the real spectacle unfolds around as the Moon's shadow races across Earth. With expected cloud cover, tracking weather via apps is recommended. Eclipse safety is crucial, as is savoring the spiritual experience of celestial alignment.
People collecting trash by a roadside under cloudy sky.
Mar 29 2024, BRANDI ADDISON

Litter cleanups give Weatherford some 'love'

In 2022, Jeff Oakes started cleaning litter in Weatherford, inspiring neighbors to join. This led to the nonprofit Love Weatherford, which has since gathered 4,000 bags of litter. The group plants wildflowers, reduces littering, and engages community members, with hopes of expanding the initiative further.
River with a rocky shore and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
Mar 21 2024, MICHAEL SMITH

Land trust deal preserves 600-plus acre ranch on the Brazos

The Little L Ranch, a 624-acre property along the Brazos River, is preserved through a conservation easement. This legal agreement maintains the land's ecological integrity by limiting development while providing tax advantages to the owners. The easement allows the Walkers to protect native habitats and share the land for research and conservation purposes.
Mar 15 2024, AMY MARTIN

Texas Buckeye hikes honor a 40-year-old tradition

March 15, 2024

Beneath the massive bur oaks that anchor the slippery floodplain floor and the spreading boughs of towering Shumard red oaks that render dappled shade, an ivory cloud of creamy Texas buckeye blossoms hang suspended in the deep forest twilight.

Abandoned rusty pipe structure in a grassy, marshy field.
Mar 14 2024, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Eagle-eyed photographer spots pipeline leak in natural area

Dallas resident and nature photographer Daniel Koglin discovered a leaking gas pipe at Richland Creek WMA, a wildlife habitat managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The leak was reported, and Southwest Operating remediated it. Koglin expressed relief but noted evidence of leakages at other sites.
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