2009

Big spreads and barbecue
Elgin beckons buyers with ranch properties, a historic downtown
and some of the best sausage and land prices for miles around
Jan. 11, 2009, page G1 

Recession confession: Thrift store shoppers do more with less
Jan 29, 2009, page D1

Order your salad to go with portable gourmet container garden
Galvanized washtub can yield plenty of greens in tiny space
Feb. 7, 2009, page F10 

Texas coast catches a new wave
Real estate is bouncing back from a history-making year,
attracting buyers with new developments and relatively low prices
Feb. 8, 2009, page G1

Full-size now comes in green
GM introduces hybrid pickups: Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra
March 7, 2009, page D1 

Neighborhood rules vs. energy-saving efforts
Lawsuit over roof tests owner’s metal
March 10, 2009, page A1 

Capitol shows ongoing devotion to displays of faith
March 12, 2009, page B1 

Towering reputations
When construction is finished, four luxury high-rises
will offer services as satisfying as the views
March 15, 2009, page G1

Native instincts
Parks and yards at former airport are returning to their roots
May 7, 2009, page D1 

The House that Joe built is a moderate one
May 19, 2009, page A1

Buckle up for a big year in politics
Major statewide races promise an exciting ride ahead
June 4, 2009, page A1 

California law that lets chickens extend wings
causes a flap with egg producers
June 21, 2009, page A11

Remember the Alamo house?
Mission Revival landmark with a past has been renovated
and is ready to tell the rest of the story
June 21, 2009, page G1 

Grow a spine
When the weather turns this hot and dry, it’s time to practice tough love
and admire cacti as the showy survivors they are
June 27, 2009, page F3

Cancer patients turn to sylist for the kindest cut
July 1, 2009, page B1

Get hip to the drip with water-saving DIY irrigation system
Aug. 8, 2009, page F3

Love endures, but Sometimes Island comes and goes
Aug. 22, 2009, page E1

Off-campus honor roll
From efficiencies to estates, University of Texas area
has eclectic properties for sale that make the grade
Aug. 23, 2009, page G1

Baring your sole
Athlete and author advocates running au naturel
Nov. 2, 2009, page D1