North Texas

Nov 02 2016, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Spread seed bombs to help pollinators

Volunteers make seed bombs with clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO seeds for the upcoming Great Seed Bomb on Nov. 5 in Fort Worth. Courtesy of the Great Seed Bomb.

Nov 01 2016, RITA COOK

Riders return to 'bomb' Fort Worth trails with wildflower seeds for second year

The Great Seed Bomb is a finalist in the 2016 Green Source DFW Awards on Nov. 3.

Nov. 1, 2016

If you are planning to get out and enjoy the end of the excellent weather in North Texas next weekend, why not pull out your bike and ride for a good cause while you’re at it.

Oct 31 2016, BARBARA KESSLER

Dallas-based Half Price Books owner crowing about new eco-friendly retail venture

Oct. 31, 2016

A woman walks into a bookstore . . . No, wait. The woman owns the bookstore and now she’s bought a hardware store.
It makes perfect sense, right?

Oct 26 2016, MINNIE PAYNE

Student green fund empowers sustainability programs at UNT

The We Mean Green Fund committee is currently hosting a StormDrain Artscape Design contest.

Oct. 26, 2016

Athletic programs at the University of North Texas have long been known for their “Mean Green” teams. Now UNT students use the slogan to show they’re serious about sustainability.

Oct 26 2016, AMY MARTIN

Bats hang at Parker County sanctuary while they heal

Peekaboo, a rescued Egyptian fruit bat, front, and friends hanging out at Bat World Sanctuary in Weatherford. Photos courtesy of Bat World Sanctuary.

Oct. 26, 2016

Oct 24 2016, Julie Ryan

November vote to finalize reform recommendations for Texas' energy agency

In November, proposals for reform of the Texas Railroad Commission will be voted on by the Texas Sunset Commission, which reviews state agencies' performance.

Oct. 24, 2016

The public debate over effectiveness of the powerful, misnamed Texas Railroad Commission filled hearing rooms at the state capitol in August. The focus was recommendations from the Texas Sunset Commission staff that reviews state agencies' performance.

Oct 21 2016, RITA COOK

Texas Veggie Fair marks seventh year

Vegan corn dogs are one of the popular items at the Texas Veggie Fair. Courtesy of Texas Veggie Fair.

Oct. 21, 2016

For long-time vegans and vegetarians, newbies to the way of life or just folks tinkering with the idea of making your diet meatless, the seventh annual Texas Veggie Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Reverchon Park in Dallas is a good way to figure out if the lifestyle is for you.

Oct 20 2016, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Celebrate bats this Halloween

Jason talks to guest Ginger about the many eco-friendly benefits of bats.

Oct 19 2016, RITA COOK

Tour de Fresh fundraiser to put salad bars in Fort Worth schools

Tour de Fresh benefits the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign. Photo courtesy of Tour de Fresh.

Oct. 19, 2016

Some DFW sponsors have parterned with a California-based nonprofit to put more salad bars in Fort Worth schools through the first Tour de Fresh event to be held in Texas.