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Google marked Juneteenth Thursday with a Google Doodle crafted to represent both African American heritage and culture, and as a nod to the state whose history helped birth the annual holiday.
The State Bird of Texas has been the Northern Mockingbird since 1927. And while we love this medium-sized songbird, its dull gray top with paler underparts isn't exactly striking to the eye. You can ...
A public celebration marking the completion of a new mural honoring the legacy of Nelson Hackett has been rescheduled.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two rare coastal birds, the Piping Plover and the Brown Booby, are expected to be in Central Texas this July.
Since June is National Great Outdoors Month, we’re taking the opportunity to revisit some top stories about the outdoors: ...
The American Robin became our state bird going all the way back in 1926, when the state Federation of Women's Clubs sponsored a bird study program in Wisconsin public schools.
Special Ranger Wayne Goodman works from a catwalk at the Dublin Livestock Auction Friday March 14, 2014 in Dublin, Texas. Since 1877, special rangers with the Texas and Southwestern Cattleman’s ...
Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state resources ahead of a severe weather threat in West Texas and the Panhandle. Here's what you need to know.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed National Guard troops across the state ahead of more anti-ICE protests. Abbott announced the move early Wednesday in a post on X as protests sprang up in parts ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has confirmed he is deploying the National Guard to cities throughout the state in anticipation of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
Texas Lottery Commission head resigns amid state investigations into controversial wins Anthony Robledo USA TODAY 0:00 ...