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The most dangerous snake in Texas had never been officially documented in Denton County, until one turned up in a suburban ...

In the far reaches of the Texas Panhandle, the 6,440-acre Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge has been a quiet sanctuary for decades. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to its remote beauty, where rugged ...

Humans weren't the only victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Central Texas over Independence Day weekend. There's never a good time for a natural disaster, but the floods could scarcely ...

Located about 80 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Palo Pinto Mountains will become the first new state park to open in North ...

PLANO – If you come across an abandoned baby bird or find an injured squirrel, there's a nonprofit in North Texas that can help you figure out the appropriate next steps. When CBS News Texas visited ...

Perched and poised and laser-focused like one of the several species of herons hunting breakfast in the patch of Texas coastal wetland before him, Jeremy Huang searched for his quarry. The youngster's ...

Discover the wildlife of Texas! Bring your camera, binoculars, or simply your interest in the outdoors along to special events in state parks near you, or travel along a Great Texas Wildlife Trail for ...

Compared to other places in the world, the United States of America has a pretty good reputation when it comes to surviving ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The endangered Texas ocelot is in serious trouble due to a ...

Humans weren't the only victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Central Texas over Independence Day weekend. Among the intakes was a killdeer, a near-threatened plover found throughout the ...