Coal tops legislative agenda

Coal-burning power plants, smog and toxic pollution are pushing the environment high on the Legislature's agenda in 2007. Environmental lobbyists say a combination of electric companies' massive building plans and public health worries could bring changes in how Texas deals with energy and air quality.—by Randy Lee Loftis

Everything's big in Texas—and that includes Waco's mammoths

You might know about Dr Pepper, invented in a Waco drugstore back in 1885. You might know about the Texas Rangers, the legendary law enforcement agency honored in a Waco hall of fame.

But do you know about the mammoths?

Turns out they were wandering across Waco and Central Texas way before the Lone Ranger ever put on a mask or Charles Alderton began experimenting with soda fountain flavors.
—by Allen Holder, The Kansas City Star

Cowboys stadium architect hopes giant project won't be his 'defining moment'

Bryan Trubey: "In Japan they believe you're not really prepared for your life's work until 60 at the earliest. For after that is when you begin to produce your truly seminal works."—Michael Granberry, The Dallas Morning News

In Obliging Waco, Dr Pepper Is the King

A five-minute walk east along the River Walk leads to the Texas Ranger museum, which preserves the mystique of the law enforcers of the Old West days with silver badges, white cowboy hats and lots and lots of guns, including shotguns that the Rangers took from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow after ambushing them in their car.
By FINN-OLAF JONES, The New York Times