Houston’s top dog and cat names for 2026 have been revealed
Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter
The case in a female elk that was killed in Pecos County was confirmed Wednesday, according to TPWD.
Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings
A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns…
Adelaide Zoo celebrates 1st bright green cassowary eggs in decades
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its first Southern cassowary eggs in 34 years.
Texas DPS trooper rescues injured owl off I-10
A Texas state trooper had a "hoot" of a day on Thursday after spotting an injured owl along I-10.
45 Chihuahua-mix dogs suffering infections rescued from north Houston home
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs were rescued from a home in north Houston after deputies found the animals living in what authorities described as deplorable conditions.
844-pound alligator named ‘Snaggletooth’ killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Texas deer season 2026-27: Herd reaches 5.64 million
TPWD forecasts a strong 2026-27 Texas white-tailed deer season with population estimates reaching 5.64 million and above-average antler growth expected.
Meet Comando, Mexico’s smallest National Guard recruit
Comando is the smallest canine member of Mexico’s National Guard and will be involved in search-and-rescue operations with the agency.
Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.