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Our fall season has finally arrived, with the ebb and flow of ambient temperature typical of Central Texas to the Upper Gulf ...

Technically speaking, the aster family is a botanical crazy quilt of composite bloomers (plants whose inflorescences contain ...

In this episode of The Breakdown, host Brad Montgomery and guest Lois Balin dive into the world of invasive species affecting ...

Need a breath of fresh air? From cherry blossoms and azaleas to cacti and rock art, these stunning gardens around the country ...

Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in the Lake Houston community. For specific volunteer requirements, ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects that by 2100, seas will rise 0.5 to 2 meters in parts of the ...

Rowdy, the UTSA Roadrunner mascot, signifies the spirit and tradition of the university. Native Texas plants – bluebonnets, the state flower, wildflowers and cacti – represent the Southwest. The other ...

This month, volunteers will plant 400 trees donated by TXU Energy in 10 communities across the state—including at impactful ...

More than 150 trees were planted during a reforestation project at Morris Frank Park Wetlands in Lufkin on Nov. 9.

A new study tracked bat activity in Fort Worth and found that these “sky puppies” need just the right kind of tree canopy to thrive.