Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, or vote early. There are important State Propositions on the Ballot, the MetroNEXT Bond issue, as well as some local positions.... (Read more)

By Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club “One Water.” To some, the term may sound like a new low-calorie flavored water drink or the new name for a private water supply company. In the water world today,...

The Houston Sierra Club has endorsed METRO Proposition A, which will authorize bond funding for projects in the new METRONext transit plan. This measure includes no new tax increase. Proposition A will be on the ballot on November 5; early voting...

On October 16, Doug Peterson will be the speaker and will address the flood of petrochemical pollution issues in our region. What can concerned citizens do to protect our families from the toxic health threats of the now routine petrochemical...

Describe the first time you felt a strong affinity for nature Strangely enough I don’t think it was when I was even in nature. I remember a day in 8th grade when my English teacher asked us to describe the most beautiful things we’d ever...

On September 21, the Houston Sierra Club enjoyed National Drive Electric Week in Houston, at two of the events. Several electric vehicles were on display, and their owners were excited to talk about them!... (Read more)

By Linda Mundwiller and Brandt MannchenIf I asked you who is COCO?  You might say, she’s the 15-year-old tennis player that beat Venus Williams, and you’d be right! But I want to tell you about another COCO.  The Coalition of Community...

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife CenterEveryone looks forward to the arrival of the Purple Martins each year. Most of us think their arrival means spring is just around the corner. But, at this time of the year, no one really thinks about them...

The U.S. Forest Service (FS) has begun a public process that is important for the protection of our forests, grasslands, water, air, endangered species, game and non-game wildlife, recreational activities, scenic areas, solitude, quiet, and...

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for September 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.