Alligators in Texas froze over during the winter storm this week but they are still alive thanks to brumation.

A flesh-eating parasite has agriculture leaders in Texas and across the nation on high alert. The New World Screwworm is making its way further north through the Americas. “It has always had the ...

Cain says private landowners are the common denominator in his focus for the future. One of his main priorities is staying connected with the private sector and establishing good working relationships ...

As freezing temperatures blasted the coast, many turtles were left “cold-stunned” and in need of rehabilitation.

If you have a backyard birdbath and feeder, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and ...

In steamy Texas summers, alligators glide through swamps and lakes, occasionally frightening suburban Dallas dwellers. What about the winter? They freeze, quite literally. “We know how to deal with ...

One of the most popular state parks in Texas is poised to double in size following the purchase of more than 3,000 adjacent ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will expand Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with the $43 million land purchase in ...

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A water crossing on Beaver Creek near Lake Buchanan, Texas, has raised concerns about the impact on the lake’s ecosystem and ...

Wildlife officials said they pulled a “rarity” from an East Texas bay that hadn’t been spotted in decades. The Texas Parks ...

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area expands with a 3,073-acre acquisition, enhancing hiking opportunities in Texas.