The exhibit Sticks and Stones features more than 40 works by Fort Worth artist Helen Altman. It is on display at the Tyler Art Museum through June 3. Above, "Sticks and Stones" (2), 2017 by Helen Altman. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux.
March 14, 2018
Just a few miles from Tyler State Park, the Tyler Museum of Art is filled campfires, trees and wildlife as well, thanks to an installation created by a Fort Worth artist.
Keep Dallas Beautiful's projects for 2018 includes installing a 1-plus-acre Healing Garden at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in South Dallas. Courtesy of Keep Dallas Beautiful.
Jan. 23, 2018
Keep Dallas Beautiful is back and with big plans for greening up Big D.
The Keep America Beautiful affiliate was revived last May after being inactive for five years, according to Brenda Finch, Keep Dallas Beautiful's new executive director.
The documentary 'Jane' is showing at the Magnolia at the Modern in Fort Worth Dec. 22-23. Courtesy of National Geographic Studios.
Dec. 19, 2017
Tom and Eddie are new residents of Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins. Photo courtesy of Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Nov. 18, 2017
A pair of turkeys will be dining on a rich buffet of veggies and grain at a local sanctuary this Thanksgiving instead of being the main course, thanks to a Fort Worth woman.
Helen Altman, a professional artist and animal lover, adopted the turkeys as chicks from a Fort Worth feed store in March where they were likely destined to be somebody's hoilday meal.
The official state Arbor Day celebration will be held on Nov. 3, at the city’s Grand Central Park. The event will feature tree giveaways, entertainment and educational booths.
Oct. 30, 2017
Grand Prairie will host the annual Texas State Arbor Day celebration on Nov. 3, at the city’s Grand Central Park.
The official state event is held in a different host city each fall – a better time for planting trees in Texas than the spring.
Both Dallas and Plano are hosting waterwise landscaping tours in October. Above, a xeriscaped yard on Robin Meadow Drive in Dallas. Courtesy of the city of Dallas.
Oct. 10, 2017
Summer’s over and yards still thriving after weeks of 90 to 100 degree temperatures are true survivors.
That’s why it’s the best time of year to show off native and adapted plants that can stand up to the Texas heat.
The Native Prairies Association of Texas aims to raise $50,000 to buy the Paul Mathews Prairie in Hunt County. Photos courtesy of NPAT.
Sept. 7, 2017
