Not dove hunting, but night lighting which can interfere with migratory behaviors I t’s the time of year to think about something we rarely do — the migration of our winged friends to and from winter and summer destinations. According to the Audubon Society, Texas is globally important for birds. Ap...

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the booming economy as millions of new re...

As more development comes, water remains most important consideration After years of drought, it’s comforting to see our annual rainfall total inch back up toward the “normal” range for our semi-arid area. (Rainfall totals run on page A2 each week along with Cary Burgess’s Dr. Doppler weather articl...

Mural points I wanted to applaud the mural article in last week’s paper, explaining the Braveheart mural debate. First, I am sure that Braveheart will...

With today’s political, social and economic turbulence, it is not uncommon to hear someone say, “We are living the worst time in history.” OK, so toda...

The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin Amer ican- Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive he...