by Paige Lambert   Doug Moreland, of Manchaca, checked the rainwater pipes that led to a five-gallon water jug.  The almost full jug marked hundreds of gallons of rainwater the Moreland family has conserved just from their roof. The use of rainwater for drinking, irrigation and conservation has been...

by Family Features©   W hether you take shorter showers, reduce food waste or make eco-minded choices at the grocery store, adopting one simple habit can make a difference in protecting Earth’s natural resources. These simple, renewable lifestyle changes may even affect your personal mindset. Accord...

by Moses Leos III    H aving grown up around electricians, Eric and Derrick Hoffman knew at an early age what their calling was. But when they studied sustainability at Texas State University, the two realized they would focus on harnessing the power of the sun. That energy source is “proven”, Eric ...

By Christine Reid   P ollinators are in big trouble. While the act of pollination, conveying pollen to the stigma of a flower, is something even young children can understand, figuring out how to handle the challenges facing Nature’s workers isn’t so easy. Most of us have heard about sharp drops in ...

By Moses Leos III A mid the piles of refuse scattered on a 2,000 acre plot of land in Creedmoor, Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) works to keep things as green as possible.  By sorting product that comes in, TDS attempts to divert items that can be recycled or reused from ending up in the trash.  “That’...

August is here, it’s hot, the kids don’t go back to school for a few more weeks and you need a vacation. But what if you’re short on time or funds? Take a staycation instead!   Action/adventure:  Get your heart pumping with these thrill-seeking adventures: Wimberley Zipline Adventures Fly over creek...

by Cyndy Slovak-Barton T o some, the Buda Chamber’s Fajita Fiesta might just be a day of food and fun. The aroma of flank steaks wafting through the air and beans cooking to perfection makes for a wonderful fiesta. Pan de campo being cooked in a Dutch oven over an open fire adds a bit of authenticit...

A trip to the beach or other locale is a great time to catch up on reading. Having a good summer book list is a travel essential. During a long drive, flight or while on the sand or by the pool, books are a summer staple – and it doesn’t matter if they are in print or on an e-reader. While there are...

T he kids are home all summer. It’s hot. Money is tight. Patience is wearing thin. What is a parent to do? Check out our list of summertime fun activities. We bet you will find something on the list that gets you out of the house and spending a fun day – or evening – with the kiddos.  These activiti...

by Kim Hilsenbeck A rt collectors collect an artist as much as they do art, so the story goes. And rising to the level of notoriety to be able to go by just one’s last name, a la Picasso, Monet, Renoir, is the icing on the cake for many artists. Art enthusiasts may say, “Oh, I love your Picasso. Whe...