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Climate Strike at the Texas State Capitol
Students and supporters to “act on climate crisis”
"...Strike" – will gather at the Capitol “to urge Texas politicians to act on the climate crisis.”..."

Sept. 19, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Environment: Finding Common Ground
Making arguments green in more ways than one
"...The environment has never been a front-burner issue for the Texas..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Promotes Air Pollution
State regulator barely even tries to hold industry accountable, advocates say
"...The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has long been viewed as..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Unsafe Lead Levels Found in Texas Schools
AISD found high levels at two of 66 tested schools
"...lead" for children. According to a new report from Environment Texas and TexPIRG Education Fund, that's the scientific and..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan
House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment
"...Texas is not known for its positive contributions to the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol
Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done
"...While the 86th was not a halcyon session for environmental progress – no surprise, alas, in Texas – there..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat
Visit these five watering holes while you can
"...Welcome to the best a Texas hot spell has to offer. It doesn’t get any..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Christmas Comes Early for Texas State
General Land Office gives the gift that keeps on giving
"...Environmentalists and Land Commissioner Jerry Patter­son smiling together? It must..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Environment/Energy
A Few Green Sprouts
"...For activist Luke Metzger of Environment Texas, green efforts at the Legislature this year have..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Opinion: The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards
An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn't just bad for the environment – it's bad for business, too
"...the last few years, however, the entire country – Texas included – has experienced the devastating effects of climate..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Brad Wimberly

The Texas Accent
Texas Writers Month in Its Fifth Year
"...Above is this year's Texas Writer's Month poster: all previous posters appear throughout this..."

April 24, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Opinion: Electric School Buses Are a Win for Kids’ Health, the Environment, and Our Community
There's no safe level of exposure to diesel fumes for children, and yet our kids spend hours each week breathing fumes on diesel buses
"...important source of these toxic substances in our Central Texas neighborhoods are the very buses we use to send..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Mary Beth Bennett

Texas on the Brink UPDATED
Sixth edition ranks Texas nationwide
"...On Monday morning, the Legislative Study Group, a Texas House Caucus issued the Sixth Edition of "Texas on..."

April 15, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Texas Parks in Harm's Way
New report sounds alarm that Texas parks are being financially starved, warns that many of the state's open spaces and parks are under immediate threat
"...for granted. Last week, however, a coalition of statewide environmental and conservation groups released the report "Texas Natural Areas..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bob Bursey Takes Over Texas Performing Arts
UT hires the director of Bard College's Fisher Center to run TPA
"...Get ready to welcome a new executive director to Texas Performing Arts. Today, the University of Texas at Austin..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Environment: Hydrocarbon Rules
Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session
"...As in many years, the environmental fights at the 84th Legislature were mostly not to..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence
Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law
"...are facing in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and other Texas cities. In fact, that message is exactly what popped..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?
Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?
"...the first question from Kiah Collier, reporter for The Texas Tribune and ProPublica and moderator of the “Parched” panel..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas
Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.
"...first week of December, early voting in the 2020 Texas primaries is only a couple of months away. It..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy
Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas
"...Summertime in Texas goes better with the cooling effects of dipping your..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Behold the Texas Miracle!
The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity
"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air
Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air
"...On June 30, Environmental Protection Agen­cy Regional Administrator Al Armen­dar­iz took decisive action..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention
Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.
"...is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season
Works by David Byrne, Conspirare, Twyla Tharp, and more
"...both world class and very much amateur – as Texas Performing Arts has announced its 2024-25 season...."

May 14, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations
Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday
"...PBS stations across Texas have teamed up with H-E-B to showcase Texas Wildlife:..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go
"...After the bombshell news Wednesday that The Texas Tribune had laid off 11 people – an engineer,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Wine Revolution Pairs Texas Chefs With Wines, Auctions
Sip, bite, bid, raise money for Texas hospitality workers
"...The nonprofit org Texas Wine Revolution will hold its second annual Texas Wine..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Evan Smith on the Secret of Texas Tribune’s Success
Founder and CEO on the present and future of nonprofit journalism
"...A pitch meeting with Evan Smith resides somewhere between..."

March 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Bank Robbers and Texas Rangers Clash in Hell or High Water
West Texas noir
"...of Glasgow, Scotland, to the dusty plateaus of West Texas, but it's a trip that made sense for British..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Releases Beer List
Annual event showcases state’s thriving beer scene
"...festival season, and that begins September 19 with the Texas Craft Brewers Festival...."

Sept. 2, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

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