It is no secret that Texans are proud of their state. After all, space exploration has deep roots in Houston, Big Bend is an outdoor-enthusiast’s paradise, and of course, you can never forget the Alamo. Yet, there are some lesser known places in Texas that are definitely worth bragging about, such as its stunningly beautiful national wildlife refuges.

Because water is such a precious resource, we need to do everything we can to conserve it, especially in the landscape and during the summer months. Let us take a look at ten easy tips that will help us do just that.

Home canning has been a way of life since 1810 when a Frenchman, Nicolas Appert, was awarded a prize for developing this method of preserving food for the massive Napoleonic armies.

Travelers to the South Texas coastal areas of the Rio Grande Valley frequently spot people wearing unseasonably warm, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. To top it off they have pairs of binoculars dangling around their necks and are toting bottles of water, bug spray, sunscreen, and ear-marked copies of The Sibley Guide to Birds. South Texas is a hot-spot for bird watching in Texas.