The AirCheckTexas Program may provide up to $600 to repair your vehicle or up to $3,500 toward a qualifying replacement vehicle.
Aug. 1, 2017
A state program helps vehicle owners comply with emissions standards by providing financial assistance to repair cars or replace older models.
The Julia Burgen Linear Park, named for the former city council member and early environmentalist, was dedicated in Arlington in May.
July 25, 2017
In the world of ecology, sometimes moving forward means looking around.
In 1995, Arlington’s city council had a big decision to make for flood control of Johnson creek. One path was to follow the Army Corps of Engineers idea for a massive concrete ditch through the city.
Senate Bill 14 and House Bill 70, ban cities, counties and even HOA from restricting property owners’ removal of trees or other vegetation.
July 24, 2017
Bills to pre-empt local ordinances protecting trees throughout Texas are being pushed through the legislature right now, unless public opposition stops them. More than 100 cities in Texas that already have tree ordinances would be affected.
Texas Historic Tree Coalition president Mary Ann Graves rebuts those who want to overturn local tree ordinances. Above, a tree is protected by wood planks during construction at a private residence in Austin on June 12, 2017. Austin Price/The Texas Tribune.
July 24, 2017
In June, Dallas, more than 30 live oaks were hacked by property owners along Forest Lane in Northwest Dallas. This action currently violates Dallas’ tree ordinance, which could be put in jeopardy if Governor Abbott gets his way. Photo by Rita Beving.
July 21, 2017
Buda Juice sells in 33 locations and restaurants in Dallas, 2 in Houston and 11 locations in Canada.
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A Dallas-based juice chain was created after two Europeans moved to Dallas and found the juice market left them parched.
Horatio Lonsdale-Hands and Bernard Lucien Nussbaumer, a Brit and Swiss who grew up together in Lausanne, Switzerland, reconnected in Dallas and picked up their friendship where they left off. Turns out, the two also shared a penchant for raw veggies and fruits.
Jason shares a simple tip for providing food for the birds and bees.