As Crowds Grow, State Parks Plan to Add Day-Pass Reservations

byCarlos Anchondo

Park visits are growing along with the population, especially in the Austin-San Antonio area. Enchanted Rock sometimes closes to more cars as early as 9 a.m.

Nursing Shortage, Identified in 2000, Is Not Yet Eliminated

byChristopher De Los Santos

The state’s nursing shortage is most apparent in rural counties and along the border with Mexico, while urban counties tend to have sufficient numbers.

Abuse Allegations Surprise Former Károlyi Ranch Campers

byMaleeha Syed

Károlyi Ranch closed in the aftermath of sexual abuse allegations against a U.S. gymnastics team doctor with ties to the facility north of Houston.

‘In a Small Town Like This,’ Prom Draws East Texas LGBT Students

byVicky Camarillo

High schoolers in Nacogdoches, an East Texas town of about 33,000, attended the Lavender Prom, an event held in April for LGBT students.

Disability Community in Travis County Grapples with Parking Abuse

byTaylor Jackson Buchanan

Parking Mobility, an international nonprofit based in Texas, works to educate communities about the hazards involved when drivers improperly park vehicles in handicap-designated spaces.

Shooting Competition Attracts More Texans, including Women, Juniors

byKaulie Lewis

A gun competition built on camaraderie is growing in popularity among Texas target shooting enthusiasts.

Women’s Marchers Seek Signs the Movement Has Staying Power

byLouise Rodriguez and Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Some wonder: Were the marches the start of a new women’s movement, or just a passionate moment of protest against Trump’s election?

49 Years a Trapper: Childhood Hobby Became a Man’s Lifelong Passion

byAustin Price

Dan Hepker runs an office supply store. But his avocation is trapping predatory animals, especially Texas’ wily coyotes.

For Texas Christmas Tree Growers, It’s the Customer Experience That Counts

byAlexandra Paez

Texas Christmas tree growers seek to attract customers with games, food and other attractions.

After Devastating Storm, Texas Island Flooded by Development

byScott Squires

Hurricane Ike in 2008 walloped Crystal Beach. The tiny town has more than recovered.

Ecologist Challenges the Myths About Cedar, Texas’ Most Hated Tree

byAustin Price

Elizabeth McGreevy wants to clear the air around the cedar curse in Texas

Rancher Takes an Unconventional Path to Restoring His Land

byAustin Price

Chris Gill is a convert to holistic management, which holds that cattle can become a tool to revive the land, not destroy it.