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The Lion in Manvel

Fred and Paula Tholen's "baby" has the whole town on edge

Free Press Exposes Local Scene's Disturbing Turtle Fetish

Moscvitch Howdy, sailor...While Rocks Off has been valiantly battling the evil forces of pop-country, preparing for SXSW and breaking news about Frank Black's upcoming collaboration with the Catastrophe Theater folks, Free Press Houston has totally scooped us on some disturbing news out of th ... More >>

Sick and Fired

Former curator Karl Peterson has been shut out of the zoo, and he wants to know why

Houston Zoo Free Admission Day

Start the New Year off with a freebie

Marine Biologist/Zoologist for a Day

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Museum District Day

Visit Houston’s temples of knowledge, speed-dating style

Fans of the Sea Duck Race

Rubber Ducky, you’re No. 1!

Boy-Cott Magazine

Local zine-turned-magazine celebrates another release

“Lizards & Snakes: Alive!”

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is squeamish for squamates

Gays, censorship, alligators, mobsters, Houston Texans

Hyatt says "Get a room!" to gay romance

Oh, You Animal

"Go Wild" with your honey at the Houston Zoo

Back to "School"

"Go Wild" with your honey at the Houston Zoo

Rolling in the Aisles

"Go Wild" with your honey at the Houston Zoo

“Frogs: The Sequel”

The Houston Museum of Natural Science keeps a good thing going

Throwdown

Tuesday, August 22, at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, 713-225-5483

Gator Aid

Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, alligators are everywhere in southeast Texas. So now the state is going to make it easier for you to shoot you one.

Best Place to Be Glad You're Alive

Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, alligators are everywhere in southeast Texas. So now the state is going to make it easier for you to shoot you one.

Best State Park

Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, alligators are everywhere in southeast Texas. So now the state is going to make it easier for you to shoot you one.

Best Tourist Attraction

Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, alligators are everywhere in southeast Texas. So now the state is going to make it easier for you to shoot you one.

Ribbit Pimps

Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, alligators are everywhere in southeast Texas. So now the state is going to make it easier for you to shoot you one.

Greg Ashley

Medicine Fuck Dream (Birdman)

Non-Endangered Soup

Brennan's

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Brazos Bend State Park

Ridley's Recruits

Returning turtles are to receive a helping hand

Leatherface to Picasso

UT's Harry Ransom Center has it all

The Downtown Aquarium

Open daily

The Ridley Riddle

Why are sea turtles coming to Galveston's shores?

Croaking in Large Numbers

It ain't easy being green

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Oh Noes!!!111!!!! Barton Springs In Austin Might Be Closing For Awhile!!

Photo by rutloBarton Springs, Austin's landmark pool that has chilled generations even in the hottest Texas summers, is in trouble. It's not trouble that can't be fixed, but it will require time and money.Time, as in closing the pool for six to eight months. Money, as in almost $5 million the city d ... More >>

Mother-effin Snakes In Our State!!

Photo courtesy USGS​There's nothing like a release from the U.S. Geological Survey headlined "Report Documents the Risks of Giant Invasive Snakes in the U.S." to get your attention. (Unless it's "Osama bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S." But we digress.)Bottom line: Look out Texas, we got gian ... More >>

Yaga's Chili Quest and Beer Fest

What do you think about frog leg chili?

Randy Wayne White: Deep Shadow

Doc Ford and associates are up against a couple of bad guys - again

Elizabeth Cook

Doc Ford and associates are up against a couple of bad guys - again

Sally Goodroe: Urban Legends

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mar...maybe we better not try it

BP Oil Spill: Tunes For Turtles This Weekend

Onward through the oil​Since the BP oil spill began 8,427 days ago, we've heard about how the catastrophe has endangered the welfare of birds, fishermen, tourist shops, and at least one British dickhead CEO, but there hasn't been much said about our society's most vulnerable -- Gulf Coas ... More >>

Chef Chat, Part 1: Heather Vaughan of Chef Heather's Personal Chef Services

​Heather Vaughan is a relative newcomer to the personal chef business in Houston, but she is quickly making a name for herself with her restaurant-quality meals that can be eaten in the privacy of your own home. We sat down with her to discuss cooking, restaurants, and why she's not really int ... More >>

Cold Turtles: Rescued & Headed Back to the Gulf

TPWDIt shrinks like a cold, frightened turtle​More than 800 sea turtles who had been stunned by the state's cold snap are getting their release back into the wild starting today, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department says. In the past the animals were kept for weeks, but TPWD says a new philo ... More >>

David Beauchemin: Fugitive Louisiana Snake Farmer Busted Again In East Texas

Wood County JailDavid Beauchemin: High End Herps is a great company name​Authorities from several law enforcement agencies and a handful of private-sector reptile experts raided the snake farm of David Beauchemin yesterday in Wood County. Before the day was done, the deputies, game wardens and ... More >>

Echo & the Bunnymen

Wood County JailDavid Beauchemin: High End Herps is a great company name​Authorities from several law enforcement agencies and a handful of private-sector reptile experts raided the snake farm of David Beauchemin yesterday in Wood County. Before the day was done, the deputies, game wardens and ... More >>

Buffalo Bayou Boat Rides

Wood County JailDavid Beauchemin: High End Herps is a great company name​Authorities from several law enforcement agencies and a handful of private-sector reptile experts raided the snake farm of David Beauchemin yesterday in Wood County. Before the day was done, the deputies, game wardens and ... More >>

Damon Heynen, East Texas Snake Farmer, Back in Court with True Name (and Weird Past) Revealed

Damon Heynen: Man of many names, and snakes​Last month we brought you the story of an East Texas snake farmer law enforcement identified as David Beauchemin. In recent years, the 44-year-old proprietor of High End Herps has been accused of keeping 79 boas, pythons and other large exotic snakes ... More >>

Fly, Little Turtle! Fly To Freedom! (Or At Least Dive)

Bryan FrazierAnother rehabbed turtle gets set free​Look at that green sea turtle -- dude is flapping his flippers with joy as he's released out of rehab and sent back to his (or her) warm, inviting Gulf of Mexico home. The turtle was one of three released today in South Padre by the texas Par ... More >>

Buckethead

Bryan FrazierAnother rehabbed turtle gets set free​Look at that green sea turtle -- dude is flapping his flippers with joy as he's released out of rehab and sent back to his (or her) warm, inviting Gulf of Mexico home. The turtle was one of three released today in South Padre by the texas Par ... More >>