North Texas

Ed Lowe, 1949-2018, died last week doing what he loved, exploring Big Bend. Photo by Nick Dornak.

Nov. 12, 2018

Ed Lowe’s paddle went all over the Brazos as he fought for the river he loved with an overwhelming passion, following the aquatic trails of Texas author John Graves whose words charged him with a cause: Speak up for rivers. Lowe’s paddle joined Graves’ nearly thirty years ago in a tandem canoe as together they paddled the challenging Lower Pecos River’s whitewaters.

The grassroots recycling drop-off in Lucas accepts #6 styrofoam items on the first Saturday of the month. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

Nov. 7, 2018

With a population of 7,493, Lucas is small compared to nearby urban hubs like Plano and Dallas. But when it comes to recycling, Lucas is taking some big steps. Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, Lucas is one of the first North Texas cities to have its own styrofoam recycling drop-off.

That's a 180-turn from last year, when the city of Lucas announced it was going to end curbside recycling.

Peggy Ploss's front yard in Addison is filled with fruits, vegetables and flowers - but not grass.  Photos by Dave Hall.

Nov. 2, 2018

An edible landscape shelters the front of Peggy Ploss’s duplex in Addison, an upscale North Dallas suburb. 

Plants are tucked under closely packed trees, vining skyward, filling raised beds, spreading underfoot, spilling down to the curb – on a street of manicured lawns and pruned shrubs.

There’s not a blade of lawn grass to be found.

The Plastic Free Plan-It fundraiser will raise money to pay for recycling bins in Grand Prairie ISD. Photo by Storyblock.

Oct. 29, 2018

Can you imagine a world without plastic pollution? The folks in Grand Prairie want to do their part with help from a fundraiser on Nov. 3. 

The Sierra Club's Lone Star PAC supports state and local candidates on a nonpartisan basis. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

Oct. 26, 2018

Tough Cookie Bakery will be serving their popular vegan Corn Dogs, Fried Pickles, Fried Newman-O's, and Pretzel Brats. Photo by Sylvia Elzafon Photography​. 

Oct. 24, 2018

Texans are learning to love their veggies.

How else can you explain the popularity of the Texas Veggie Fair now in its ninth year?

Dallas author and camping guru Wendel Withrow reveals how to prepare for adventure, avoid alligators and escape civilization. Photos courtesy of the author.

Oct. 17, 2018

Dallas-based author Wendel Withrow wrote the definitive guide for tent-camping in the Lone Star State a decade ago. Now the attorney-turned-outdoor enthusiast offers more wisdom and experience in his second edition, released this year by Menasha Ridge Press.