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Photo gallery: Fall changes at Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth

Don Young of content partner FWCanDo chronicles the abundant flora and fauna in the Fort Worth park.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Audio: Adell Campbell discusses Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Campbell hosts Becky Adamietz from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

First North Texas Outdoor Expo premieres November 14

The North Texas Outdoor Expo is the region’s first of its kind in terms of size and diversity of activities.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas to present Reptile Fest

The two-day Reptile Fest will take place on November 7 and November 8.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Dallas lawsuit could have huge implications on Collin County convictions

Collin County prosecutors have used the Dallas County crime lab -- the business in question -- in at least two high profile murder cases that resulted in convictions being overturned.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

UT Arlington Planetarium to reopen with new technology

Digistar 4 planetarium software is capable of generating 3D graphics, as well as playing immersive full-dome video.

Monday, Oct. 12, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 8-14

Festivals in Fort Worth, Allen, and Plano highlight the events this week.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Cedar Hill State Park to host Harvest Heritage Festival on Oct. 17

Park visitors can enjoy numerous activities ranging from historic trade and craft demonstrations to traditional dance demonstrations and more.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Keep Denton Beautiful to give away 900 trees to Denton residents

Residents can choose two trees from the following list: Live Oak, Red Oak, Bur Oak, Bald Cypress, Pecan, Sweetgum, Texas Redbud.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 1-7

Dinosaurs, lebanese food, Irish dancing, zombies on roller coasters, and a certain pig are on tap this week.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

City of Coppell offers Master Composter training and certification

If you're interested in organic gardening and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, then this two-part seminar is for you.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Richland College to host fundraiser to renovate planetarium

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be honored as part of the fundraiser.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Vineyards Campground in Grapevine to host open house

The Vineyards Campground offers a full array of sites and upscale amenities for RVs, cabins, and tent campers.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 24-30

On tap this week is the State Fair of Texas, The Jungle Book, and more Oktoberfest.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

City of Denton proposes tree-counting initiative

The council said that the tree survey project will cost an estimated $30,000. The money for this project comes from the City Tree Fund.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

Connemara Conservancy introduces Family Nature Club series

The Family Nature Club consists of guided walks for children and families through the Connemara Conservancy Meadow Preserve.

Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

Two TWU students selected for national science scholarship program

They each received $10,000 scholarships.

Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

UT Arlington announces double-digit growth in fall enrollment

Enrollment is up almost 12% from fall 2008, with the biggest growth in nursing, education, and science.

Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

Audio: Adell Campbell discusses upcoming Dallas Arboretum events

Those joining Campbell include Senior Director of Gardens Jimmy Turner and PR Manager Terry Lendecker.

Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-16

This week, you can see butterflies in Southlake and Dallas, disaster fun in Mesquite, and schools rocking out at the House of Blues.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009

Heard Museum plans five-day Caddo Lake expedition

Got $950 to spare? If so, hop on board for this photographer's/naturalist's dream vacation.

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

Coppell Community Gardens and City of Grapevine team for butterfly gardening event

The right selection of perennials can turn your garden into a haven for butterflies and the caterpillars they spring from. Learn how to make it happen at this free educational event.

Monday, Aug. 31, 2009

New and improved Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park in Dallas reopens

It is the Butterfly House, with its old conservatory skylight windows, remnant of another era, which pulls Texas Discovery Gardens together.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

Dallas-based HDNet features live coverage of the launch of space shuttle Discovery

If you're up between midnight and 1 a.m. and you have HDNet and have an interest in space, this is your kind of morning.

Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

The Alps: Climb of Your Life at the Omni Theater in Fort Worth brings the death-defying thrill back to IMAX

It took 40 years and 5,900 vertical feet for John Harlin III to come to terms with his father's death on the Eiger.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, August 5-11

Zoofari Days, a back-to-school event, and The Wiggles are all on tap this week.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009

Connemara Conservancy to host guided bird walk

Participants are advised to bring binoculars and field guides.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Dallas Arboretum to offer $1 admission throughout August

The parking fee of $5 per car remains the same.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Wildscaping North Texas episode 4: hummingbird feeders 101

Hints for attracting hummingbirds to your yard or garden, as we approach the time of year they are most numerous in the area.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Astronaut Training Center opens in North Richland Hills

Curious what the upper age limit is on these activities, because they look fun as hay-ell.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Cleburne shaken, not stirred by yet another earthquake

It's the seventh small earthquake in a month, this one clocking in at a 2.0 on the ol' Richter scale.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Fort Worth swimming pool, stagnating and filled with mosquito larvae, drained by city workers

It's a specific instance of an area-wide problem. (Checked your own back yard lately?)

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Planetarium at Richland College presents two free, family-friendly shows for the summer

A presentation of what stars, planets, and constellations are currently visible in the Dallas area nighttime sky will follow each show.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Cleburne had another earthquake Monday morning

What are we, California?

Monday, June 8, 2009

Proposed Dallas tree ordinance changes to be unveiled at public hearing

Many tree advocates criticize the current 1994 ordinance for failing to have a strong tree preservation component.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Cleburne shaken by minor earthquake

The quake was so bad it knocked a hat off a goat.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, May 20-26

This week's kids and family events are your typical mix of things that will take you all around the North Texas area.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Dallas twins discovered to have two different fathers

The mother was having an affair.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Video and photos: sabre-toothed cat skull up for auction at Dallas’ Heritage Galleries this weekend

... including a brief rumination on the moral ambiguity of collecting natural history.

The Smilodon is only one of the rare and notable fossils, minerals and meteorites to be auctioned off on Sunday (May 17).

Friday, May 15, 2009

Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas to offer summer of spying

Opening Memorial Day weekend, the interactive The Science of Spying exhibit is part James Bond, part Spy Kids and part Lie to Me.

Monday, May 11, 2009


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