Most of the animals at the Witte were rescues. One exception is JJ, who was raised by a nature center staffer. The rescues ...

Big Bend National Park, Texas. Image via Pixabay Nestled in west Texas ... Here, one might encounter the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake. The park’s cooler alpine environment results in a shorter ...

Nestled in west Texas, Big Bend National Park covers sprawling desert ... Here, one might encounter the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake. The park’s cooler alpine environment results in a shorter ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns Texans to keep an eye out for copperheads hunting for cicadas.

Following the federal government's potential overhaul of the U.S. Department of Education, a Texas lawmaker is seeking to eliminate the Texas Education Agency, responsible for overseeing public ...

Avoid stepping near tree bases and leaf piles. Stick to well-lit paths. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has also issued a public warning, urging Texans to stay alert in parks ...

A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 58 confirmed cases, local health officials confirmed to CBS News Tuesday, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and officials say additional ...

This river, particularly in its lower reaches, is home to species like the Texas blind snake, the Texas coral snake, and the Western diamondback rattlesnake. The Rio Grande’s diverse ecosystems ...