Tag Archives: Pecos

The disappearing Pecos cantaloupe

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

A very Texas story. Beto Mandujano jabbed his kitchen knife through the rough, yellow rind of the Pecos cantaloupe he had scooped from the ground. The melon’s dense flesh glistened with juice, its color a deep orange. Many Texans swear … Continue reading →

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Austin may accelerate its bag ban schedule

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

They’re considering their options. The City of Austin might ban the thin plastic and paper bags offered at checkout counters beginning in March 2013 a year earlier than expected and scrap plans to require retailers to charge a fee for … Continue reading →

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