Environment
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Op-Ed: Texas Latino community and the urgency of climate action
Latino politicians and climate leaders in Texas plead with voters to vote in candidates who want to take action to reverse climate change.
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8 exotic animals you won’t believe are legal to own in Texas
Animals like dogs, cats, and fish are commonly found in homes. For a more unique pet, check out these exotic animals you can legally own in Texas.
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Op-Ed: Our economy and our planet are on the line
As votes are cast across Texas, the future of American energy is on the ballot in the 2024 Presidential election, and the consequences matter to our pocketbooks, to our business, and to our planet. The days where climate change was some abstract concept divorced from our daily lives are over. We feel it when we…
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Political grudges, conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief under Trump
Donald Trump’s history of punishing disloyalty and Republicans’ amplification of conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief efforts if Trump is elected to a second term in the White House.
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Autumn migrations: 8 beautiful birds to spot flying over Texas
It’s about that time of year when birds make their way south to warmer winter climates. Which feathered species can you see across Texas?
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Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior
Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area, killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday.
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How to navigate FEMA for the upcoming hurricane season
Home damaged by a hurricane? See if you are eligible for federal assistance.
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Weather-weary Texas battered again as powerful storm, strong winds kill 1, cause widespread damage
Power outages remained widespread Wednesday in storm-weary Texas a day after another burst of severe weather flooded streets, uprooted trees, and ripped off roofs. Authorities said a teenager was killed at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed.
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early season heat wave setting records from south Texas to Florida.
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Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
An official warned Friday that power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city. The storms knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region, blew out windows on downtown high rises, and flipped vehicles.
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Here’s how Dallas is tackling the Emerald Ash Borer infestation
The City of Dallas has partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on a citywide response to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) populations. The efforts include monitoring, treatment of ash trees, and removal of infected trees that pose a public safety risk as part of the City…
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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
In April, scientists plan to find out how animals react to a solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know researchers at the Fort Worth Zoo.
