A huge Texas state park just added more than 1,000 acres
The expansion pushes the West Texas park’s footprint to roughly 28,000 acres, or about 43 square miles, further…
New Trump directive could expand hunting access at Texas park sites
According to reporting by Outside and The New York Times, an April 21 memo from Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum…
Houston Zoo names baby monkey after Astros star Jose Altuve
Two tiny new arrivals are already drawing crowds at the Houston Zoo, and one of them has a…
Rare Texas mammal makes surprise appearance in the Hill Country
On Monday, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dealing with an unusual visitor: a coatimundi found near…
Houston conservation group battles CenterPoint over power line routes
A Houston-area land conservation group is urging residents to oppose parts of a proposed CenterPoint transmission project, warning that…
Michael, Susan Dell fund University of Texas’ ‘AI-native’ med center
FILE – Students walk through the University of Texas at Austin campus near the school’s iconic tower, Sept.…
Texas state park near Austin adds 188 acres in big expansion
A Central Texas state park near the fast-growing Austin metro has nearly doubled in size after Texas officials…
New Texas wildlife rescue rules from TPWD spark backlash
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials are considering new wildlife rehabilitation rules that have sparked backlash from rescuers across…
Texas’ feral hog invasion hasn’t reached this part of the state
Known for their rapid spread, feral hogs have established populations across most of Texas. mauribo/Getty Images/iStockphoto Feral hogs…
Texas black bear comeback may be reaching a new milestone
A young male black bear that drew attention last year along the Neches River has resurfaced after the winter,…
Popular Texas river park will charge visitors to float this summer
Starting Memorial Day weekend, non-residents will pay $5 to enter the park on weekends, a charge that will…
Why two Houston Zoo elephants are being moved to another facility
Tucker has a habit of soaking zoo visitors who get too close to the water’s edge. Nelson nearly…