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The Texas Star Mushroom, or Devil’s Cigar, is one of the rarest fungi in the world — found only in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan. It “hisses” when it blooms and releases a puff of spores that look like smoke.

What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.

Their conservation efforts for Louisiana pine snakes began in 2015 to preserve the highly endangered species. Their efforts have allotted for the release of nearly 230 snakes into the wild, including 75 snakes that were just released on May 9, 2024.

From deserts to swamps, there is a great variety of animals that are native to the Lone Star State. Unfortunately for many of them, their habitats are being turned into urban developments, leaving hundreds of species without homes.

Fin was born earlier this year, and he has quite the following on Instagram. He lives at Highpoint Haven in Pilot Point, Texas, and at only 46 days old, he already has so much loveable personality.

If you grew up in Texas, then you are likely familiar with the flower, but I bet there are some things you still don’t know about them. Keep scrolling to learn 5 fun facts about bluebonnets.

Texas is home to so many different landscapes, it is hard to believe that one state contains so much natural diversity and beauty. From water features to rock formations, there is a view everyone is bound to love.

Incredible swimmers, fast runners, a powerful jaw full of sharp teeth, these dangerous creatures could be closer to your Texas home than you think.

27 mugshots of individuals arrested and booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center during the week of November 6 - November 12, 2023

Now that we're finally starting to cool off some, it's the perfect time to hit the trails and do some hiking in the Wichita Mountains. Maybe even go camping and make a weekend getaway or staycation out of it. If you're looking for some fall family fun that doesn't cost much you can't beat it!

If you brought a spare pare of pants to work today, feel free to watch this video. Storm chasers Bradon Ivey and Sean Casey were sitting in their "Tornado Intercept Vehicle" when they quite literally intercepted a tornado.

Votes have been cast, the results are in and the world has chosen seven new wonders of nature with some old favorites missing from the list. On Friday, November 11, the New7Wonders organization announced the world’s choices for the new Seven Wonders of Nature to help commemorate the 11/11/11 date, and celebrate the natural beauty of the Earth.