The Economist: Drilling
The number of oil and natural gas drilling permits issued by the Texas Railroad Commission reached an all-time high in March, at over 1,100.
The number of oil and natural gas drilling permits issued by the Texas Railroad Commission reached an all-time high in March, at over 1,100.
ZACH Theatre announces three of the 2022–23 Season productions in addition to the return of Austin’s holiday tradition, Dave Steakley’s adaptation of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Over the past 12 months, the Price Center Arts Committee has overseen the installation of 10 new pieces of permanent outdoor art in the center’s showcase garden. A special outdoor reception celebrating all the art is set for Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event is free and open to all, and live music by Gary Taylor and light refreshments will also be featured.
The first Spicebush Swallowtail was seen at The Garden Guy’s house on April10 feeding on Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbena.
The first Eastern Tiger Swallowtail of the year at ‘The Garden Guy’s’ house was photographed March 22 feeding on Superbena Royale Chambray.
Swallowtails were early at The Garden Guy’s house this year. Thank goodness I had Superbena verbenas in full bloom. It is as if they had been given the task of announcing the arrival of spring and the butterfly season. March 22, I photographed an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Superbana Royale Chambray verbena.
The Heritage Association of San Marcos (HASM) returns with its annual Heritage Home Tour starting Saturday, June 4. This year celebrates 45 years of Heritage Home Tours with the theme of “See, Sip and Savor: In the Historic Gardens of San Marcos.”
Above, Kelly Figueroa, who grew up in San Marcos and ran track for then-Southwest Texas State University, crosses the finish line at the Boston Marathon on April 18. Below, Figueroa and her college roommate and close friend Joy Burson-Segura pose for a photo after completing the marathon. Photos courtesy of Kelly Figueroa
It’s considered the holy grail on the runner’s circuit. It’s an invitation only event; but only after you proven you’ve got what it takes to participate in the Boston Marathon.
Q. I have inherited a stamp collection, but I am not sure what to do with it. Can you give me some information about how to handle this inheritance?
The Central Texas Writers’ Project will offer four two-week writing camps this summer beginning on June 6. These camps — some virtual and some face-to-face — are designed for writers of all levels and experience from ages 10 to 16.
If you could see one bird that you have never seen before, what would it be?
When passion meets inspiration, an obsession is born.
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