All posts by Jenny Webster Jurica
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San Antonio Charity Hands Out Over 800 Backpacks to Disadvantaged Children
Chrysalis Ministries recently stuffed 800 backpacks with much-needed school supplies for children of incarcerated adults. Many local organizations...
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A Sticky Situation: When Your Dog Tangles With a Porcupine
Porcupines are native to Texas and many dogs get "quilled." What should you do if your dog comes...
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What Favorite Texas Treat Was Sent to the International Space Station?
NASA sent a rocket to the International Space Station this week with lots of cargo, experiments and also...
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‘Wild Texas’ Film Tour: Coming To a City Near You
"Wild Texas" is a series of short films highlighting the diversity of wildlife in Texas. Filmmaker, Ben Masters...
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Schlitterbahn Honoring Military & First Responders During American Heroes Week
Schlitterbahn is offering free tickets to its water park for military, police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders...
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These Fashionable Handbags Are Empowering Women All Over Texas
Texas Carpet Baggers makes leather handbags that delight and empower Texas women. Their concealed carry bag, the "Ms....
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Get Batty This Weekend at Austin’s Bat Fest
Plan to attend Austin's Bat Fest on Saturday, August 19 and see millions of Mexican free-tailed bats in...
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‘Clear the Shelters’ Events Happening All Over the Globe August 19
If you've been meaning to adopt a pet, Saturday, August 19 is the "Clear the Shelters" global adoption...
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What To Do if You See an Alligator Near Your Home
As the population of Texas grows, more people are seeing alligators in their neighborhoods, sometimes in very urban...
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What Does the ‘Dead Zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico Mean for Texas?
There is a "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico that is as big as New Jersey. How...
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We’re Not Lion(fish)! The DownTowner Has the Most Creative Menu in New Braunfels
The DownTowner Bar and Kitchen in New Braunfels has lionfish on the menu. This invasive species of fish...
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Gruene 10k & 5k Run/Walk To Be Held September 9th
Gruene will host its annual 10K run this year in historic Gruene, Texas. There is a 5K and...
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True Texas BBQ Opens New Location Inside San Antonio H-E-B
The seventh storefront for H-E-B's BBQ concept restaurant opens this week in San Antonio. The menu features breakfast...
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4 Places to Paddle Your Way Through the Texas Hill Country
Texas is home to many bodies of water that are best explored via kayak or canoe. TPWD has...
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See Legends of Texas Music Live at Fischer Haus
Fischer Haus, in Fischer, Texas is a restored farmhouse that is available to rent. Fischer Haus also hosts...
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Work Up a Lather at the San Marcos Bubble Fest and Art Market
Make plans to attend the Art-Squared Art Market and Bubble Fest in San Marcos on Saturday, August 12....
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Kerr County Roller Derby Making a Difference in the Hill Country
The Kerr County Roller Derby team gives back to the community at every bout. This week, all proceeds...
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Beware: Typhus Is on the Rebound in Texas
Typhus is on the rise in Texas after being unheard of for years. Find out what causes this...
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Dry Comal Creek Winery’s Grape Stomp: A (Grape) Smashing Success
Grape Stomp, held at Dry Comal Creek Winery and Vineyard, was a smashing success this year. Three weekends...
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Painted Rocks Are Rocking the Boat in Texas State Parks
Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging people to stop leaving well-intended painted rocks in state parks. They can...
