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Oct 16 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

If passed, Texas Prop 5 would boost funds to state parks

Texas Proposition 5 proposes dedicating sales tax revenue from sporting goods to fund state parks, wildlife, and historical agencies, without raising taxes. Advocates highlight its potential to address park underfunding, create new parks, and enhance recreational opportunities, supported by numerous environmental organizations.
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Oct 15 2019, ANDREA RIDOUT

Texas A&M AgriLife unveils renovated Dallas campus

Texas A&M AgriLife in Dallas unveiled its renovated campus, featuring eco-friendly technologies and new facilities. Highlights include the Urban Agriculture Building, greenhouses for research, the Water and Land Resources Building, the Gardens, and the Benny J. Simpson Ecopark, all promoting sustainability and educational outreach.
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Oct 09 2019, JOHN KENT

Native flora of U.S. illustrated in Fort Worth exhibit

The "Botanical Art Worldwide: America’s Flora" exhibit in Fort Worth showcases 46 artworks depicting native U.S. plants in various media. Developed by the American Society of Botanical Artists and the U.S. Botanic Garden, it aims to raise awareness of plant diversity and runs free through Nov. 27.
Oct 08 2019, AMY MARTIN

Austin-based group to bring Big Bend to Big D

Oct. 8, 2019

For most people, Big Bend is a myth. They’ve never been there. They’ve read an article perhaps, seen photographs, maybe a documentary. Big Bend is what they conjure it to be in their mind, undoubtedly romanticized to the max. 

So how do you get people to care about the land they’ll never experience? Can the urgency of a live arts performance convey enough sense of place to create compassion for a landscape and its inhabitants? 

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Oct 07 2019, MINNIE PAYNE

Green careers to be showcased at Irving event

The City of Irving is hosting a free Environmental Career Symposium on Oct. 19, offering insights into environmental job opportunities. It features panel sessions and booths with experts covering careers like consulting and compliance. The event targets high school and college students, and career changers. Registration is required.
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Oct 02 2019, ANDREW RIDOUT

New vegan restaurant pops up in Plano

Viridescent Kitchen, a new vegan café in Plano, offers a plant-based, largely gluten-free menu. Founded by Laura Thornthwaite, Gabrielle Reyes, and Brooke Ali, it features dishes like Monster Nachos and Beyond Beef Figgy Burger. The restaurant prioritizes taste, environmental friendliness, and caters to dietary needs.
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Oct 01 2019, JOHN KENT

DFW Solar Tour marks decade of promoting clean energy

The DFW Solar Tour celebrates a decade of promoting renewable energy, offering a free, self-guided event with 30 locations across Texas. It highlights solar and wind energy solutions, sustainable technologies, and features demos and workshops at nine Learning Centers on October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sep 27 2019, Shirley Jinkins

Arlington creek project will sacrifice mature trees, homeowner says

Tammie Carson faces losing her backyard haven, including nine mature trees and parts of her deck, due to Arlington’s Kee Branch creek restructuring, affecting 73 homes by removing 240 trees to combat erosion. Opinions on the plan are mixed, with ecological concerns from residents and support for improved drainage from city officials.
Sep 24 2019, Valerie Villarreal

Big Spring watchdog named Citizen Scientist of the Year

Dallas environmental advocate Ben Sandifer was named Citizen Scientist of the Year by the Texas Stream Team. Photos courtesy of Ben Sandifer.

Sept. 24, 2019

A local environmental watchdog was recognized by a state-wide water agency for monitoring a Dallas County spring.

Last week, the Texas Stream Team announced that Ben Sandifer had been selected as the 2019 Citizen Scientist of the Year. 

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Sep 20 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Birds in steep decline since 1970s

Since the 1970s, North American bird populations have decreased by 3 billion due to habitat loss and industrial agriculture, according to a study led by Ken Rosenberg. The decline affects various species, except waterfowl, but conservation efforts could reverse this trend, emphasizing individual and large-scale actions.