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Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts for the greenie in your life

A handmade tin ornament from Pretty Things in Cool Stuff will appeal to the nature lover in your life.

Feb. 7, 2017

Looking for gifts and goodies for Valentine’s Day?  Finding the perfect sustainable gift can be more challenging, but luckily there are several North Texas venues committed to making sure you say “I love you” with a nod to Mother Earth.

Ministers conference brings environmental issues to the pulpit at TCU

Brite Divinity School's annual conference on Feb. 20-23 is free and open to the public.

Feb. 3, 2017

For the first time since the event’s founding in 1888, Brite Divinity School’s annual Ministers Week will focus entirely on environmental themes.

The event to be held Feb. 20-23 on TCU campus is a partnership between Brite Divinity School, TCU and University Christian Church. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Spiral Diner bringing down-home vegan fare to Denton

Spiral Diner, a beloved vegan restaurant, is opening its third location in Denton at 608 East Hickory Street in April 2017. Co-owner Amy McNutt highlights the consistent menu and unique design adapted to the 1960s-built space. Recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and social consciousness, Spiral provides a cruelty-free dining haven.

North Texas greenies weigh in on Women's March

Thousands of North Texans marched Jan. 21 a day after the Inaugeration in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington. The worldwide event drew nearly 700 sister marches and more than 4 million participants, according to high estimates.

Dallas greyhound group provides happy endings for retired racers

A greyhound fostered by the Dallas-based Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. Photo by Mark Nardecchia of Shagly Pet Photography.

Jan 24, 2017

If you have ever seen a greyhound, you know the beauty and majesty of this athletic breed of dog. Unfortunately, people have exploited their unique traits for entertainment since the first dog track opened in 1919 in California.

Comanche marker trees in Texas chronicled by Dallas tree expert

Comanche marker trees, threatened by disease and development, are chronicled in Steve Houser's book, "Comanche Marker Trees of Texas," which verifies their existence. The book, resulting from over 20 years of research, provides a taxonomy of marker trees and seeks to document them before they disappear.

DFW is first airport in North America to reach carbon neutral milestone

Courtesy of DFW Airport.

Jan. 16, 2017

Every day thousands of travelers from around the globe pass through the halls of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with its five terminals, nearly 2,000 flights a day and a 24/7 open status.

In fact, the 17,000 acres of land that the airport sits on is larger than this island of Manhattan. So with a size of that magnitude, it is significant to consider DFW Airport’s efforts to focus on environmental issues.