feature Don’t Count ’em Out Hurricane Ike dealt a violent blow to Texas’ alligators—but with a little help, they’ll be back By Camille Wheeler
Power Connections Load up Your Washer for Energy Savings Energy Star appliances save money in the long run By Brian Sloboda
Texas USA What’s Shakin’ North Texans, scientists are trying to get to the bottom of earthquakes By Tom Dodge
Observations My Wandering Horse Wrangler, ordered to mend his fences, was put on probation. By John Bird
Footnotes in Texas History The Lodge That Almost Wasn’t Some great projects take a long time to prove themselves. By Kaye Northcott
Hit the Road Alice to Edinburg From rich, spicy history—and food—to wildlife viewing, this trip serves up a little of everything By Eileen Mattei
