Vinegaroons, The Spider-Scorpion Mix That Roams Texas
A cross between a spider and a scorpion, Vinegaroons, has emerged in Texas as a result of the recent summer rain.
The sci-fi-like creatures, also...
A Large Number of Texas Beaches Were Found to be Unsafe Due to Fecal...
A recent analysis made by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center found that of the 61 beaches in Texas, 55 had one potentially...
Abbott Directs PUC to Improve Electric Reliability through Fossil Fuels
Last Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission urging them to take action towards the improvement of electric reliability...
The Birds in Southlake Give a New Meaning to “Angry Birds”
After multiple run-ins with a pair of angry birds, a neighborhood in Southlake is on high alert.
The birds, recently identified as Mississippi kites, seem...
“Zombie Deer Disease” Affecting Texas Deer Population
An emergency order has been issued after a number of deer have been tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), also known...
Why Does Abbott Really Oppose West Texas Nuclear Waste Site?
When it comes to disposable waste, the far reaches of West Texas have been viewed as out-of-sight, out-of-mind wastelands by Austin — perfect for...
TCEQ Expands Air Monitoring Following Hurricanes With $1M in New Tools
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has new tools for detecting airborne pollution following hurricanes and other disasters.
Two existing TCEQ mobile air monitoring vans...
Orphaned Texas Black Bear Cub Headed for History Books
A black bear cub named Flor is the first Texas bear to go through rehabilitation. The 10-month old cub was orphaned last month when...
Rare and Endangered Whooping Cranes Return to the Texas Coast
The tallest bird in America, the rare and endangered whooping crane, is returning to the Texas coast, as they do every year from November...
Texas’ Failure to Ban Plastic Bags is Stressing the Environment
It doesn’t take 20/20 “environmental” vision to see that the Texas landscape is choking on plastic. Just look left-to-right while driving, and you’re bound...
