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Monday, June 03, 2013  The Texas Horned Lizard, commonly called the horny toad, thrives on Mary Jo Bogatto's Cactus Creek Ranch east of Rio Hondo where she has marked 23 harvester ant beds, which are the favorite food of Texas's state reptile.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The National Audubon Society began its conservation work in Texas in 1899, making it the oldest citizen conservation group in the lone star state, and this year marks the 90th year of the organizations coastal conservation program.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Once upon a time, not so very long ago, trout and redfish were not protected game fish with limits and gill nets covered the Lower Laguna Madre.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Schools across the state are competing for an energy grant. The grant is aimed at helping public schools reduce energy costs and encourage conservation by replacing old heating and air conditioning equipment.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  ERCOT is asking consumers to save power during the peak hours of 3 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Contractors are working overtime to enlarge an artificial reef in the gulf  to quench the growing appetite for recreational fishing in south Texas.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  The Texas Public Utilities Commission has called on Texans to conserve electricity as demand begins to reach record levels.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Imagine catching a redfish and wining a brand new truck, boat, motor and trailer. Well, if you are one of the lucky anglers who net a tagged redfish in this summer's 22nd annual Coastal Conservation Association State of Texas Anglers Rodeo or CCA Star tournament then all those prizes are yours.

Monday, December 06, 2010  A suspected infestation of red imported fire ants on the important nesting site Green Island in the Lower Laguna Madre recently brought a team of scientists from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to the Audubon Society protected island.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Captain Stephen Murphy of Murphy tours said he can't wait for October 1 to roll around because he's hoping anglers looking to get their hands - or rather hooks - on a couple red snapper from the Gulf of Mexico will be on board for a day of deep sea fishing.

Monday, May 31, 2010  Imagine the thrill of catching a tagged redfish and winning a $70,000 prize.

Monday, May 03, 2010  Twenty professional wildlife photographers from around the world have just finished shooting in a competition held in the South Texas ranchland.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Another Valley city is now enforcing a water conservation plan on residents.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  Weslaco city leaders voted on Monday to issue mandatory water restrictions.

Monday, August 17, 2009  The ongoing drought could prompt the City of Edinburg to issue stricter water conservation measures.