Proposed garbage fee (May 5, 2026) – Houston Public Media
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Why are snake sightings increasing in Texas? What to do if bitten by a snake?
As temperatures rise during spring, more and more people are going outside. You’ll find spring flowers blooming, Texas…
Texas Released 31 Barbary Sheep in 1957. Now More Than 20,000 Threaten Native Wildlife
In 1957, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released 31 aoudad, also known as Barbary sheep, in the…
North Texas angler cited after catching, livestreaming alligator at Lake Arlington
A North Texas fisherman who thought he had hooked a large catfish instead found himself reeling in an…
This Texas state park near Austin just got a lot bigger
A Central Texas state park near the fast-growing Austin metro has nearly doubled in size after Texas officials…
Critics warn new Texas wildlife rehab rules could leave animals without help
A growing backlash is building over proposed Texas wildlife rehabilitation rules that critics say could make it harder…
Texas Parks and Wildlife closes oyster harvesting area in Galveston Bay
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is closing down an oyster harvesting area in Galveston Bay after recent sampling…
This is the only place in Texas without a feral hog problem
Feral hogs have torn through crops, neighborhoods and natural areas across nearly all of Texas. But there’s one…
One Texas bear may be changing the comeback story
Black bears aren’t just passing through Texas anymore. At least one may have decided to stay. A young…
3 Allen parks to see new playgrounds, upgrades
Several parks in Allen will see upgrades coming soon, including new playgrounds and shade structures. 1. Quail Run…
Houston Angler Lands 884-Pound Bluefin Tuna, Smashing Texas State Record
A Texas angler’s massive 884-pound bluefin tuna has set a new state record, according to state wildlife officials.…
Man feared drowned as overnight search continues on East Texas lake
PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) — More than 12 hours after a boat carrying three people capsized on Cedar…