Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te
Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for
Arizona is already feeling the heat as summer approaches. People want to know how hot it will get. Some years have been hotter than others. The first 100‑degree day this year was on March 18, which hints at the coming heat. Two weather groups give long‑term predictions: AccuWeather and the Nat
Texas Tech’s softball squad is back in the Women’s College World Series, facing off against their Texas rivals for a second straight year. The first game ended with the Longhorns winning 7‑3, but fans in Lubbock are still buzzing. Many supporters who couldn’t travel to Oklahoma City found a way to c
Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs
Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter
Texas voters often pick leaders who focus more on personal gain than public service. Many officials seem to forget that their real bosses aren’t lobbyists or donors—they’re the people who voted them in. When top candidates get called out for corruption or dishonesty, supporters sometimes shrug and s
Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha
Texas voters heading to the polls today aren’t just picking winners—they’re dodging hailstones. Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds, and even a chance of tornadoes are expected to roll through the state just as runoff elections begin. The worst of it looks set to hit West Texas, the Hill Cou
Texas Roadhouse has been a topic of discussion among market watchers, especially after a Citi analyst kept his recommendation steady at “Hold” on May 15. The company’s shares were trading around $178 when the note was released, a price that sits below the average target of $196 set by many analysts.
