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El Rio Bravo del Norte - The Fierce River of the North

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The Rio Grande is a river with a history as deep as the canyons it cuts.

Lessons from Winter Storm Uri

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A Take Care of Texas staff member recalls ways that conservation concepts were valuable to him during the history winter storm that took many Texans' power and water for several days.

Proud Partner Highlight: Waste Management

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For Spring 2021, we’re highlighting Waste Management as our Proud Partner of the Quarter.

The Unmatched Resilience of Texans

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Never in my life did I—a born-and-raised Texan—think I would, on a Monday night in February, be pacing around my 50-degree-and-dropping home, outfitted with two warm base layers and a headlamp, arm outstretched in the air, cell phone in hand, trying to find a sliver of cell phone service to check in with work.

Black Women in STEM

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To celebrate Black History Month and International Women's Day, Take Care of Texas is highlighting three influential Black women who are fundamentally changing the field of STEM for the better.

Envision Video Series – Fredrick

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In celebration of Black History Month, TCEQ is highlighting the stories and careers of two environmental investigators.

Love for the Texas Environment Starts with Scouting

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Scouts were practicing environmentalism before most people knew what the word meant.

Envision Video Series – Naomi

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In celebration of Black History Month, TCEQ is highlighting the stories and careers of two environmental investigators.

Rep. Mickey Leland: Citizen of the World

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Take Care of Texas is celebrating Black History Month by remembering Black Americans who have made a lasting impact on the State of Texas.

Envision Video Series – Jade

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The Envision video series is a project of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Take Care of Texas to encourage young students, particularly those of color, to pursue education and careers in science, technology engineering and math (STEM).

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