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Poisonous Caterpillars Are Having A Big Year

Posted on November 16, 2017 · In Houston, more caterpillars are being found than are normally present

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Scientists Glued Fake Caterpillars On Plants Worldwide. Here’s What Happened

Posted on May 21, 2017 · Predators that attacked the clay caterpillars left telltale bite marks, which were later analyzed to help figure the critter's risk of getting eaten. That analysis revealed a striking pattern.

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Caterpillar Latest Manufacturer To Fall Victim To Low Oil Prices

Posted on September 28, 2015 · The heavy equipment maker plans 10,000-plus layoffs between now and 2018, citing downturns in the mining and energy sectors.

Houston Matters

What Are the Virtues of Alternative Education — Montessori, Homeschooling & Online?

Posted on January 30, 2014 · You may have heard that this is "School Choice Week" – it's an awareness campaign to promote alternative education options. Some see that as code for school vouchers. For others, it represents a desire to highlight the fact there are lots of educational options out there. It's with the latter in mind that we highlight […]

Houston Matters

Dream of MLK Statue in Houston Close to Becoming Reality After Three Decades

Posted on January 16, 2014 · More than 30 years ago, Houston's Black Heritage Society, after being approached by Martin Luther King, Sr., wanted to find a way to memorialize Martin Luther King, Jr. in the city. While they wanted a statue, they ended up settling for a live oak tree on MLK Boulevard. That set in motion a series of […]

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Poisonous Caterpillars Are Having A Big Year

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