North Texas
State program offers help for high polluting cars
The AirCheckTexas Program may provide up to $600 to repair your vehicle or up to $3,500 toward a qualifying replacement vehicle.
Aug. 1, 2017
A state program helps vehicle owners comply with emissions standards by providing financial assistance to repair cars or replace older models.
Fort Worth musical theater troupe tackles environmental themes
Arlington park named for visionary environmentalist
The Julia Burgen Linear Park, named for the former city council member and early environmentalist, was dedicated in Arlington in May.
July 25, 2017
In the world of ecology, sometimes moving forward means looking around.
In 1995, Arlington’s city council had a big decision to make for flood control of Johnson creek. One path was to follow the Army Corps of Engineers idea for a massive concrete ditch through the city.
Texas legislators raise an axe against local tree ordinances
Senate Bill 14 and House Bill 70, ban cities, counties and even HOA from restricting property owners’ removal of trees or other vegetation.
July 24, 2017
Bills to pre-empt local ordinances protecting trees throughout Texas are being pushed through the legislature right now, unless public opposition stops them. More than 100 cities in Texas that already have tree ordinances would be affected.
Op Ed: Tree lovers should oppose SB 14 and HB 70
Texas Historic Tree Coalition president Mary Ann Graves rebuts those who want to overturn local tree ordinances. Above, a tree is protected by wood planks during construction at a private residence in Austin on June 12, 2017. Austin Price/The Texas Tribune.
July 24, 2017
Abbott’s attempt to thwart local control over tree ordinances 'stumps' voters
In June, Dallas, more than 30 live oaks were hacked by property owners along Forest Lane in Northwest Dallas. This action currently violates Dallas’ tree ordinance, which could be put in jeopardy if Governor Abbott gets his way. Photo by Rita Beving.
July 21, 2017
Dallas-based Buda Juice offers green way to drink your veggies
Buda Juice sells in 33 locations and restaurants in Dallas, 2 in Houston and 11 locations in Canada.
July 18, 2107
A Dallas-based juice chain was created after two Europeans moved to Dallas and found the juice market left them parched.
Horatio Lonsdale-Hands and Bernard Lucien Nussbaumer, a Brit and Swiss who grew up together in Lausanne, Switzerland, reconnected in Dallas and picked up their friendship where they left off. Turns out, the two also shared a penchant for raw veggies and fruits.
Arlington recycler turns problem waste into eco-friendly products
VW settlement could help cleanup North Texas air
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