The Austin metropolitan area grew a staggering 41.1 percent from 1 996 to 2006, compared to the population growth for the entire state of Texas at 23.7 percent, and the United States at roughly 12.9 percent for that same 10-year period.Patton Jones...
We all know the story of Buc-ee's and is rapid expansion outside of Texas over the last few years but a few Texas based brands are starting to expand quickly inside state lines and one of the fastest growing brands is coming to East Texas. The Texan Stores was founded by Pete and Pa...
Examining the Factors Associated With Passing School District Bond Elections in Texas, 1997-2009 Purpose: Across the United States, a large percentage of school districts are in need of facility improvements to provide safe and adequate buildings to fa......
if you want toadd a flowering tree to your yard, there are better-behaved choices that won't become botanical monsters. Plenty of native species will also produce colorful flowers in spring, includingserviceberry,flowering dogwood, andredbud. These alternative trees might not grow as quickly, but...
One of the fast growing shade trees in North Florida is the native sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua, USDA zones 5-9), which displays pointy-lobed, maple-like leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow in November. It reaches maturity at 60 to 100 feet. ...
(especially California, Texas, and Florida), and the affected plants account for 150 species and innumerable cultivars. Since 2013, the centenary olive trees, considered the heart of the natural landscape of the region, started to die. The cause was deemed to be a vector-borne disease, known...
Amazon emerged as a giant but is still constantly changing itself. They keep growing, expanding into different areas, innovating, and creating new spaces. Amazon Prime, for example, the first version of Prime, was created at the end of 2004; a month and a half later, It went live on the...
The Growing Popularity of Solar Panels in Texas The Lone Star State, known for its vast open spaces and abundant sunshine, is experiencing a surge in the popularity of solar panels. Texans recognize the numerous benefits of harnessing the sun’s power to generate clean and sustainable energy. ...
Eating out-of-home is associated with higher energy intakes in children. The continued high prevalence of childhood obesity requires a greater understanding of child menu options and eating out frequency to inform appropriate regulatory initiatives. The
(White is not Indigenous, and he is aware of the plant’s complicated narrative. “Yaupon has been used as an important food, medicine, and ceremonial item by Indigenous people for thousands of years. We want to tell that story in a way that pays respect to native people, and we believe...