Texas ranchers are facing the kind of threat most people hoped would stay in the history books. New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can attack livestock, pets, wildlife, and occasionally humans, has now been confirmed in Texas again. The situation has become serious enough that Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster response and…
A North Texas murder trial is drawing national attention because of where the violence happened, who was involved, and how quickly a high school track meet turned into a tragedy. The case centers on the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco ISD track meet in April 2025. More than a year later,…
A strange and disturbing wildlife case in the Texas Hill Country has turned into a long list of criminal charges after Texas Game Wardens say a New Braunfels man illegally killed white-tailed bucks across multiple counties and left some of the carcasses behind in residential areas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said game wardens…
For many families, tick checks are one of those things that are easy to forget until there is already a tick crawling on someone’s sock, attached behind a knee, or hiding in a dog’s fur. But this year, federal health officials are giving people a fresh reason to pay attention. The Centers for Disease Control…
A kayaking trip on the Sabine River turned into an early-morning rescue after two kayaks overturned and four people became stranded near Big Sandy. According to CBS19, the four kayakers were rescued safely after the incident happened early Friday on the Sabine River. Texas Game Warden Chris Swift said the group’s two kayaks overturned, leaving…
A fight over injured and orphaned wildlife in Texas has turned into one of the state’s most emotional wildlife stories of the week. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a major overhaul of the state’s wildlife rehabilitation rules on May 29, setting up new requirements for people who want to care for injured, sick,…
A rough stretch of Texas weather turned dangerous fast this weekend as heavy rain and flash flooding forced rescue crews into action across parts of Central Texas. Texas Game Wardens were among the responders called in after overnight storms created hazardous conditions in several counties. According to FOX 7 Austin, state game wardens rescued or…
A tick bite can seem like one of those small outdoor annoyances that comes with warm weather. You find one after mowing, hiking, fishing, hunting, gardening, camping, walking the dog, or letting the kids play near the woods. You pull it off, check the spot, and move on. But this year, tick concerns are getting…
A human smuggling investigation in South Texas turned into a frightening rescue after authorities say a semi-truck fled a Border Patrol checkpoint, led officers on a long chase, and eventually caught fire with 39 migrants locked inside the trailer. The incident happened Thursday night, June 4, on U.S. 281 near Falfurrias, south of San Antonio….
A morning commute in San Antonio turned into a major traffic mess after an 18-wheeler overturned near downtown and triggered a hazardous materials response. The crash happened early Thursday, June 4, near the Finesilver Curve, a busy highway connection where I-35 South meets I-10 West. According to MySA, the crash happened around 4:38 a.m. and…