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Drivers should plan for worst to stay safe

Most of us think nothing of hopping in our cars to drive a couple of hours down the Interstate. It’s something we’ve done hundreds or ... Read more

Animals also making most of the warm winter

An item in the Austin Audubon chapter’s latest newsletter caught my eye: Reporting on the chapter’s 37th Christmas Bird Count, the writer noted that counters ... Read more

Wolves claw way back from extinction

It was a cool fall evening, no bugs, and we didn’t bother to even set up our tent, just put our pads down on the ... Read more | 3 comments

Surprise is in how unsurprising temps were

One January day, now nearly 30 years ago, we got a call at the newspaper where I was working. “They’re playing golf! In January!” the ... Read more

Attempting to fill a gap in Austin’s archives

In early 1963, with the release of their second album, Surfin’ USA, the Beach Boys were on the fast track to lasting fame, with music ... Read more