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In Wildness Is The True Beauty of America
There’s a certain peace you can only find in the wild places — those corners of America where the noise of the world falls away, and you’re left alone with the land, the sky, and your Creator. I remember sitting on a lonely rock in South Dakota, watching the northern lights ripple across the heavens
So, A Guy Said He Sawn An 18 Foot Alligator Garfish
The mysterious waters of the southern United States have always been a source of fascination and intrigue, especially when it comes to the tales of giant alligator garfish sightings. These elongated, prehistoric-looking fish have been a part of the region’s folklore for centuries, with old records, alleged sightings, and remarkable captures painting a picture of
Seeking Texas’ True Native Trout
“I wish we had a native trout in Texas.” As I spoke those words to Therese Thompson of the Western Native Trout Initiative, her reply took me by surprise. “Well, Texas used to have the Rio Grande cutthroat,” she said. What? The only trout I was aware of living on the Gulf Coast-speckled, sand, and Gulf
A Look At Mule Deer Challenges
Mule deer, iconic residents of the Western United States, Northern Mexico and Southern Canada, face an increasingly challenging landscape as human activities and natural factors threaten their populations. One significant issue impacting mule deer is the fragmentation and loss of their traditional migration corridors. Photo by Bexley Schumaker These corridors are vital for their seasonal
TWA Supports Stand Against Screwworms
The Texas Wildlife Association supports U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ April 26 letter demanding the Mexican government eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive custom duties on eradication equipment necessary to stop the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). NWS flies deposit eggs in a cut or wound on an animal. Once hatched, the larvae
City Nature Challenge Yields Big Results
For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events. This year, fourteen Texas metropolitan areas participated in the challenge and logged a whopping 342,913 observations. Participants recorded more than 9,800 different species with more
Louisiana Changes Wahoo Regs
The new wahoo regulations will go into effect on June 20, establishing a five-fish per-person recreational bag and possession limit. Previously, there were no established recreational bag and possession limits for Wahoo. Wahoo have a serious set of choppers, which needs to be taken into account when you set your sights n this species. The
Summer Topwater Bass Tips
Summer in Texas offers some of the most exciting opportunities to catch largemouth bass on topwater lures. While the heat can push bass deeper during midday, the early mornings, late evenings, and even nighttime can provide explosive topwater action if you approach it correctly. Timing is KeyDuring the hot summer months, target bass during low-light
Texas Officials React to Israel’s Strike on Iran
Israel launched a large-scale air strike campaign against Iran on Thursday night, targeting its nuclear facilities and killing several high-profile Iranian military commanders — spurring on a plethora of largely supportive responses from Texas officials. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) said the strike came after Iran refused to dismantle its nuclear program. × This page requires
Paxton, Cruz Alum Aaron Reitz Launches Bid for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, a former staffer for three top Republican figures, jumped into the race for Texas attorney general on Thursday after resigning from his appointed position in the Trump administration. “We are in a fight for the soul of Texas, our nation, and Western civilization itself,” Reitz said in a release announcing his run. “This
Texas Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Child, Tampering with Evidence
A man accused of putting abortion-inducing drugs in his girlfriend’s drink to end her pregnancy and tampering with evidence has been arrested in Parker County. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article: https://thetexan.news/issues/criminal-justice/texas-man-accused-of-murdering-unborn-child-tampering-with-evidence/article_fadb664a-c2c0-47f5-9481-a7b9f5af1f8a.html
College Athlete NIL Agreements Updated in New Texas Law
College student athlete compensation and representation regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) was addressed during the 89th Legislative Session, with significant updates to Texas’ legal framework for athletes’ rights to monetize their personal brand — which has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. House Bill (HB) 126, which was authored by Rep. Carl
