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The Houston Zoo is making a big change to help the environment. In 2015, it removed plastic bags from the gift shops to protect animals in the wild. Now it has eliminated single-use plastic water bottles from all concession stands. Guests have two choices when buying water at the zoo. One option is an aluminum reusable water bottle, which comes pre-filled with water. The other option is a paper-based water bottle made by JUST water. The bottle itself is made of paper from certified forests and the plastic cap is made from sugarcane, making the bottles 100 percent recyclable.  ...

The Great American Eclipse is coming, and you have just a month left to prepare.On Monday, August 21, the sun will cast the moon's shadow over Earth, and it will be visible in full or in part from all of the continental U.S. for the first time since 1918! The path of totality, where the sun appears completely darkened by the moon for a few minutes, is only 70 miles wide, starting in Oregon and ending in South Carolina. Meteorologist Travis Herzog says at peak eclipse in Houston, the sun will be 67% covered by the moon. That means it...

In a world where hectic schedules and dwindling free time are the norm, grab-and-go dining continues to reign supreme. It’s a genre Dallas-based company Eatzi’s has mastered at its five outposts across the DFW area with a sixth location on the waythis fall. If you’re not familiar with the brand, the market and bakery is a favorite amongst Dallasites offering a bevy of prepared meals alongside grilled meats, pizza, sandwiches, bread, beer, and wine. “The shift towards the fast-casual dining trend is here to stay,” said Eatzi’s CEO Adam Romo. “Time is a luxury most of us don’t have, and consumers are increasingly searching for...

Central Texas police discovered a stash of meth last week worth $2 million after pulling a 23-year-old over for speeding, according to a news release from the Austin Police Department. Seline Lizbeth Ayala was arrested July 12 in Austin and is facing federal drug trafficking charges, according to APD. Around 11:20 p.m., Ayala, 23, who police said is from Laredo, was pulled over in the 5400 block of I-35 North for speeding in her 2013 Dodge Avenger.    "Upon making contact with the driver, officers became suspicious," reads the news release. Using a narcotics K-9, police allegedly found 75 pounds of liquid...