Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New…
Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies…
Snacks sold at Target, OVC recalled over salmonella concerns
Contaminated dry milk powder has led to another recall of some products sold at QVC and Target over salmonella concerns.
Tennessee GOP pushes redistricting plan that could reshape majority-Black district
Tennessee Republicans are advancing a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map, including splitting its only majority-Black district.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
Gunman in Austin 6th Street mass shooting ‘admired’ Iran leader killed in US strikes, FBI says
No evidence has been found that the gunman who committed a mass shooting along Austin’s Sixth Street on March 1 had been radicalized, according to the FBI.
Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary ‘birthday bash’
The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.
Health officials track 2 Texas residents exposed to rare hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise ship
Two Texas residents are among the passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship currently struggling with a rare and deadly outbreak of the Andes hantavirus in…
Houston-area teen accused in plot to attack Congregation Beth Israel appeared in court
The Houston-area 16-year-old arrested in connection to a plot to attack a Houston synagogue appeared in a Harris County court on Thursday.
Texas gas prices hit $4 mark as Houston sees highest levels since 2022
The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has officially reached $4, according to AAA. The average price in Houston has also hit the $4 mark for the…
2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.