Texas lawmakers in Congress discuss President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill", tax cuts

Republican U.S. Representative Pat Fallon of the 4th Congressional District in North Texas told CBS News Texas that, "what we were doing was really more of removing fraud, waste, and abuse, and making sure people that were eligible for the...

Texas Panhandle's humid summer hampers wheat harvest, affecting farmers' yields

Too many humid days in the Texas Panhandle are hurting winter wheat harvest in certain counties. Producers are trying to harvest winter wheat and were hoping for less humidity at the start of summer. This way they can get on their combines and...

Houston weather: Fewer rain chances for Wednesday

Texas Master Naturalist Program set for July 19

The Texas Master Naturalists Gideon Lincecum Chapter will hold a program, “Meet Your TPWD Biologists”, on Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. in Columbus. County biologists from the five counties will share their insight about land stewardship and...

Can AI predict natural disasters?

AI is everywhere these days, but one area where it could significantly affect the quality of human life is natural disaster prediction and recovery. Organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather...

Houston nonprofit joins lawsuit against EPA grant cuts

HOUSTON – Air Alliance Houston, a local environmental nonprofit, has joined 22 other organizations in a class action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to terminate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant programs. The...

U.S. National Climate Assessments Website Goes Dark

Top Website for Crucial U.S. Climate Information Goes Dark Links to the U.S.’s most comprehensive climate reports—the National Climate Assessments—disappeared from the Internet on Monday, along with the official government website that houses them...

Mural created by Texarkana artist unveiled at Swanger Baseball Complex

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday (July 1) at the newly renovated Swanger Baseball Complex, where a new mural was revealed to the public. The City of Texarkana, Texas worked with the Arts and Historic District,...

Large Burnet County fire at tire recycling facility started by machine malfunction

Investigators believe they know what started the fire at a tire recycling facility in Burnet County. The fire started shortly before 4 p.m. on June 30. BURNET COUNTY, Texas - A large fire at a tire recycling facility in Burnet County continued to...

Explore The New Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center In Athens

(Athens, Texas) Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) spent $8.5 million on a renovation project for the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens over a two-year period, and now the public has been invited to see all of the improvements. The grand...

What happened at Red Bird Mall? Cookie shop owner killed in Dallas, Texas, shooting; suspect arrested

The owner of Cookies N Smoothies was shot dead inside The Shops at Red Bird Mall in Dallas, Texas, Tuesday afternoon, July 1, the owner of the building said, according to WFAA. According to Channel 2 now, the suspect is believed to be a woman who...

Odessa officials watch weather ahead of Fourth of July celebration

Odessa officials are closely monitoring weather conditions that may affect the Firecracker Fandango event. ODESSA, Texas — The Fourth of July is a night when red, white, and blue light up the sky — but in West Texas this year, that spark may face...

Border Wall Plans at New Mexico’s Mount Cristo Rey Raise Environmental Concerns

EL PASO—U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to build a 1.3-mile border barrier on Mount Cristo Rey, an iconic mountain rising above the Rio Grande and the neighboring cities of Juárez and El Paso. Most of the mountain lies in Doña Ana County,...

Can You Compost In Utah Desert Climates? Tips For Success

Is Desert Composting Possible? I was having breakfast with a family member in northern Utah. We were making omelets in a bag—which were extremely delicious—and if you want to try this idea, there are plenty of online sources. Here’s one. After...

Major reports about how climate change affects the U.S. have been removed from federal websites

Ricky Leath, an outreach specialist with the City of Miami, talks with Bei Zhao, right, as he works with the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust to distribute bottles of water and other supplies to the homeless population, helping them manage high...

Severe weather prep should include an auto insurance policy review, expert says

SAN ANTONIO – When it is raining cats and dogs or Tasmanian devils are in the mix, homes are not the only thing that can take a beating. Vehicles can also take some blows if it is not housed in a garage or under a carport. “Windows and...

Texas wildlife center says it was given 60 days…

A group of animal caregivers in the Lone Star State said they need the public's support after city officials gave them an ultimatum to either relocate or close their doors. The North Texas Wildlife Center, in a June 28 Instagram post, said it is...

Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard

Deputies were called to a Houston home after a homeowner opened his door to find an alligator outside. Video courtesy Harris County Constable Pct. 3 - Constable Sherman Eagleton HOUSTON - A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator...

Mike Elko makes major recruiting stride as elite four-star LB commits to Texas A&M 2026 class

Mike Elko's Texas A&M earned a commitment from four-star linebacker DaQuives Beck on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound defensive talent from the class of 2026 cycle turned down offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, SMU and Arizona State to...

Feeding Texas warns proposed SNAP cuts could harm Texans

TEXAS (KAUZ) - Feeding Texas, a network of 20 food banks across the state, is pleading with lawmakers to reconsider deep cuts to SNAP benefits. The U.S. Senate’s budget reconciliation bill includes measures that could slash funding to SNAP -...