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Laura Bush Wants to Preserve Texas’ Natural Beauty

Former first lady Laura Bush is heading up a new non-profit, Texan by Nature, aimed at convincing private landowners to embrace conservation and nurture the state's native beauty.

By Emily Donahue and David Brown, Texas StandardOct. 13, 2015, 2:10 p.m. CentralUpdated Oct. 13, 2015, 2:10 p.m. Central

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Laura Bush Wants to Preserve Texas’ Natural Beauty

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