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COUNTING ALLIGATORS
By Camille Wheeler
Hurricane Ike dealt a violent blow to Texas’ alligators—but with a little help, they’ll be back. Travel along on a night count, where multiple pairs of alligator eyes burn like orange embers in the dark.

TEXAS TREASURE TALES
By Paul Cline Jr.
If you believe the tales, the Lone Star State is a land of lost mines, buried treasure and hidden outlaw loot. There’s untold—and unfound—wealth in almost all of its 254 counties.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Our readers sound off.

POWER TALK
Co-op people, places and trivia.

ELECTRIC NOTES
Energy tips and safety information.

POWER CONNECTIONS
LOAD UP YOUR WASHER FOR ENERGY SAVINGS
By Brian Sloboda
Energy Star appliances save money in the long run.

TEXAS USA
WHAT'S SHAKIN'
By Tom Dodge
North Texans, scientists are trying to get to the bottom of earthquakes

OBSERVATIONS
MY WANDERING HORSE
By John Bird
Wrangler, ordered to mend his fences, was put on probation.

FOOTNOTES IN TEXAS HISTORY
THE LODGE THAT ALMOST WASN'T
By Kaye Northcott
Indian Lodge is considered the crown jewel of the Texas parks system. It just goes to show that some great projects take a long time to prove themselves.

RECIPES
A LITTLE THIS, A LITTLE THAT
By Kevin Hargis
When I’m in a mood for a good winter soup, I often start with a peek in the refrigerator/freezer.

FOCUS ON TEXAS
DAREDEVILS
By Ashley Clary
Our monthly reader photo contest. Plenty of you out there delight in all kinds of different thrills … and a few spills!

AROUND TEXAS
Statewide Event Listings.

HIT THE ROAD
ALICE TO EDINBURG
By Eileen Mattei
Ah, the smell of leather: Experiences on this short trip fit like a glove.