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Group of people at a ribbon-cutting ceremony outdoors, with a map on display.
Jun 10 2019, MINNIE PAYNE

New park designed to cool Dallas campus

A new park opened at Dan D. Rogers Elementary as part of a Dallas ISD greening initiative. The Texas Trees Foundation's Cool Schools program, tackling urban heat and pollution, installed 90 trees and recreational facilities. More schools will join the initiative, backed by anonymous donations.
Jun 07 2019, Julie Ryan

Pushback continues for anti-protest bill on gov's desk

Dallas activists demonstrated June 1 against HB 3557 in Dealey Plaza as the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature.​ Courtesy of Dallas Peace & Justice Center.

June 7, 2019

The 64th Texas Legislature’s efforts to criminalize public protest is all over — but the shouting. And the signing.

As of May 27, House Bill 3557, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 3, appears to be a done deal.

Man in forest kneels, gently interacting with an orangutan.
May 29 2019, JOHN KENT

Opinion: Save the orangutans - ditch the palm oil

One million species face extinction due to human activity, with orangutans critically endangered due to palm oil production. Dr. Birute Galdikas urges immediate action, such as avoiding palm oil products and supporting conservation initiatives, to prevent further habitat destruction and save orangutans from extinction.
White pelican sitting in a small blue pool.
May 28 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Wild bird ER reschedules open house after rainout

The North Texas Master Naturalists rescheduled their open house at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to June 1 after a rainout. Visitors can explore the facility guided by volunteers, see various bird species, and enjoy educational tours. The event is free, but donations are welcome.
Rustic Monarch Wrangler sign in a grassy field with distant buildings.
May 27 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Rewilding North Texas is doable, says landscape architect

A Dallas-based landscape architect has some wild ideas about urban planning. According to Kevin Sloan, a city planning expert and UT Arlington professor, Dallas-Fort Worth could be transformed into a first-of-its-kind urban/rural hybrid, where people, bees, birds, butterflies and bobcats all thrive together.
Woman seated on a counter smiling, holding bananas in a colorful juice bar setting.
May 23 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Veg cafe in Watauga promotes 'green' counterculture

The Healthy Hippie in Watauga, led by Kelli Myatt, introduces the Eco Club to promote sustainable living. For a fee, members gain access to compost and recycling services and workshops. Myatt envisions expanding the venue and becoming the first all-vegetarian vendor at the Texas State Fair.
May 20 2019, Jo Ann Thomas Collins

Opinion: Will you speak for the prairie? 

Jo Ann Collins of the Native Prairies Assocation, Fort Worth Chapter mourns the loss of a prairie remnant to be bulldozed for a new elementary school in west Fort Worth, off Hulen Street, behind 4049 Kingsridge Road. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

May 20, 2019

A prairie that I love is about to be plowed to build a school. 

May 20 2019, Julie Ryan

Anti-protest bill passes in Senate vote

Members of Frack Free Denton Adam Briggle, Niki Chochrek and Tara Hunter were arrested June 1, 2015 for blocking the entrance to the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.

UPDATED May 24, 2019 

Colorful landscape painting of rugged, orange hills with patches of green and blue sky.
May 15 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth painter inspired by ‘magic’ of natural world

Fort Worth painter Jim Woodson, inspired by the 'magic' of nature, showcases his work in "Time Enfolded" at Valley House Gallery, Dallas, until June 8. His 33-piece exhibit reflects the enchanting high desert landscape of New Mexico, where he connects his internal experiences with the external world.