Every story has a hero and a villain.

Lil’ Tex and Ann

Meet Lil’ Tex and Ann, the heroes of the Watt Watchers of Texas. It’s their love for the Lone Star State that drives them to conserve its valuable resources. So, it’s no surprise that they live by one simple motto, “Texas is too good to waste.” But how exactly are they helping conserve Texas’ resources? Lil’ Tex is quick and sharp, always ready to act, while Ann takes a more thoughtful approach, preferring to carefully plan her next move. Both use their strengths to fight against the Wasters Gang whenever they meet, making energy conservation a fun adventure for the students who come along for the ride!

The Posse

Texas has always been a big place, but the Wasters Gang seems to have kicked it up a notch, and Lil’ Tex and Ann can’t be everywhere at the same time. So, to help them tackle these new challenges, they’ve teamed up with their friends Lamar, Birdy, Travis, and Molly. Each bringing a fresh set of unique skills and knowledge to the table, but most importantly all dedicated to protecting Texas’ resources.

The Wasters Gang

The Wasters Gang are the villains of our story. Every time a light is left on in an empty room, a faucet drips without reason, or recyclables end up in the trash, you can be sure the Wasters Gang is nearby. Like any classic comic book villains, they can be defeated but never entirely eliminated—they’ll always return, challenging the Watt Watchers to stay vigilant at all times.

A Canva template featuring all of our heroes and villains is available on canva.com. (Canva log-in required.) It includes both full-color versions and line-art versions that are perfect for students to color in.

You can also download artwork of all of our characters to use in your classroom from our downloads page.