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Kroger suspends ties to Collin County egg supplier

Kroger announced it is suspending ties to Mahard Egg Farm, based in Prosper in Collin County, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released video footage showing hens caged with dead hens that had apparently died of heatstroke and hens beaten to death at one of its facilities.

New botanical lab in Fort Worth to aid plant conservation

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is unveiling the George C. and Sue W. Sumner Molecular and Structural Laboratory in Fort Worth to enhance plant conservation efforts. The facility will enable DNA analysis of plants, supporting research on plant relationships, rarity, and conservation by BRIT, universities, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Resilient Dallas plan reveals environmental goals

A multi-year plan to make Dallas a more resilient city was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Aug. 8, 2018

A major, multi-year plan to make Dallas more equitable, prosperous and greener called Resilient Dallas was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week.

Denton company cooking up nontoxic soap products

Five years ago, the Schreibers founded Lion Bear Naked Soap Co. in Denton to create nontoxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Despite other full-time jobs, their business thrives, selling vegan, cruelty-free soaps and cleaners. Aiming to expand, they seek to relocate to a solar-powered facility.

Dallas chef to enlist vets for sustainable urban farm

Chef Patrick Stark is the founder of Mohawk Militia, a nonprofit that aims to provide assistance, education and employment to vets through sustainable urban farming. Photo courtesy of Chef Stark.

Aug. 3, 2018

A Dallas chef wants to give North Texas veterans meaningful employment while teaching them to eat healthy.

Chef Patrick Stark is known for his cooking, TV appearances and trademark mohawk haircut, but it’s helping those in need that really drives him. 

Fort Worth marketing mavens dive into water education

Stephanie Zavala and Arianne Shipley, experienced public education specialists, founded Rogue Water in Fort Worth to enhance communication in water education. Passionate about water and environmental education, they aim to impact how water utilities communicate, offering fresh ideas for various city sizes and applying their expertise beyond traditional roles.

East Texan spins prairie wisdom on grassland tour

People & Prairies is a three-part series highlighting people making a difference in prairie preservation.

In this second installment, we meet a philosophical cattle rancher in Hopkins County. Photos by Stalin SM.

July 24, 2018

Karl Ebel doesn’t look much like a Taoist philosopher. Tall and lanky, with a deep drawl that slows time, his jeans are torn and dirty, skin is tanned to umber, and his shredded leather boots sport manure. 

Nature Expo returns to Dallas library

Learn about the natural world from local experts on Saturday, July 28, at the downtown Dallas library.

July 18, 2018

Nature lovers of all ages can talk to wildlife experts, master naturalists and environmental advocates at a free expo this Saturday in downtown Dallas.

The second annual Nature Expo, hosted by the Dallas Public Library, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., downtown Dallas.