A Last Stand for Texas Oyster Fishers
After a decade of struggle following hurricanes and new fishing regulations, the industry has reached a breaking point.
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As Development Transforms the Hill Country, a Sand Mining Operation Worries Residents
A local dispute over a company’s proposal to dredge 900,000 tons of river sand is the latest sign of rampant growth in the Hill Country.
For Texas Pronghorn, an Unusual 500-Mile Journey
Wildlife experts are airlifting and trucking pronghorn into West Texas in hopes of replenishing a shrinking population.
Barging In
How a felon with a fake name convinced a federal agency and the Texas General Land Office to fast-track a controversial project in Port Aransas.
UPDATED: ‘Water Protectors’ Demand Parks and Wildlife Commissioner’s Resignation
Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner Kelcy Warren is also the CEO of controversial pipeline builder Energy Transfer Partners.
Epitaph for an Alligator
With its display of mangled carcasses, is Gatorfest really the best way to honor the reptile?
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Go Wild in Suburbia with ‘Texas Lizards: A Field Guide’
Wildlife habitats: surprisingly close to home.
Creatures Great and Small
At home with the exotic animals in Lampasas.
