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Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state
Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state
Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles. 02/09/2023 12:00 AM
The humble hackberry
The humble hackberry
We have a cluster of hackberry trees (Celtis laevigata) in our side yard. A branch of the largest one is visible from our bird room window. This year, I paid close attention as its leaves turned brownish-yellow and fell to the ground. There, they mulched the horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis) that grows below. With this cost- and labor-free mulching and the provided shade, the ground cover flourishes — never needing water or mowing. 02/09/2023 12:00 AM
Native plants and wildlife
Native plants and wildlife
Have you noticed the flocks of robins this year? 02/02/2023 12:00 AM
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises
A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, announced the bill last week and was joined by Democratic legislators and teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 02/02/2023 12:00 AM
Border security, tax relief and raises top list
Border security, tax relief and raises top list
Capital Highlights by Gary Borders 01/26/2023 12:00 AM
Speaker open to resort-style casinos
Speaker open to resort-style casinos
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. 01/19/2023 12:00 AM
A weed with a purpose
A weed with a purpose
A weed is often defined as “a plant no one has found a use for.” 01/19/2023 12:00 AM
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the Wimberley Civic Club
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the Wimberley Civic Club
On behalf of the Wimberley Community Civic Club, we would like to thank the community of Wimberley for their support of our recent Breakfast with Santa. We had such a fun time putting it on and could not have done that without some very important partners in our precious village. 01/19/2023 12:00 AM
What to expect in legislative session
What to expect in legislative session
The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda. 01/12/2023 12:00 AM
Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines
Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines
Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of travelers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered airline. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM
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