Around the State

Trolls in Austin's Pease Park defy typical negative connotations; Danish artist Thomas Dambo created an 18-foot eco-friendly sculpture, "Malin's Fountain," from recycled materials. This whimsical troll highlights water conservation, reflecting Dambo’s mission to encourage eco-awareness and revalue discarded items.

A coalition of landowners, business owners, and conservationists opposes the accelerated Marvin Nichols Reservoir project, fearing its environmental impact on Northeast Texas. Critics argue for modern water solutions like recycling and aquifer storage, while highlighting concerns over water waste in Dallas-Fort Worth and challenging traditional reservoir methods.