Before a Texas hunter starts worrying about blinds, feeders, ammo, camo, boots, coolers, or who gets the best spot on the lease, there is one thing worth checking first. Make sure every license, endorsement, tag, permit, and hunter education requirement is handled before opening weekend. That may sound basic, but it is the kind of…
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 Texas car show is easy to enjoy, but it is even better when you know what to expect before you get there. First-time visitors sometimes assume every car show is the same. You park, walk around, look at a few old cars, and head home. But Texas has everything from small-town cruise-ins to major…
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…
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…
Some car shows are worth more than a quick stop. In Texas, a good show can easily turn into a full weekend trip. That is one of the nice things about this state. The distance between towns may be long, but the drive often becomes part of the experience. You can leave early, grab breakfast…
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 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 Texas-born chicken chain is celebrating a major milestone in a very Texas way: by giving some customers free chicken for a year. Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the College Station brand that started near Texas A&M, is opening its 50th location in Lubbock. For a company that began as a local Aggieland favorite, reaching 50 restaurants…