3-Year-Old Boy Dies From ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba After Playing in an Arlington, Texas Splash Pad

Medicine & Technology Oct 07, 2021

Authorities recently confirmed the death early last month, of a three-year-old boy after he contracted a rare and frequently deadly infection known as the brain-eating amoeba.

Cobra on the Loose; Is Snake Ownership Allowed?

Aug 06, 2021

A West African banded cobra was reported missing in Texas. The owner of the snake said he saw the cage slightly open when he returned to buy food for his other animals.

Monkeypox Reported in Texas Urging CDC to Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing; What is This Viral Disease?

Jul 17, 2021

Texas officials confirm one case of the rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. He is now in a stable condition but the CDC begins contact tracing for passengers who were on the same flights as the individual.

Ancient Side-Necked Turtle Fossils in Texas Sheds Light on Reptile Migrations 100 Million Years Ago

May 20, 2021

Researchers discovered the oldest known North American species of side-necked turtle that may have migrated to North America 10 during the Cenomanian era about 94-100 million years ago.

Is Elon Musk Trying to Make a Texan Town Called ‘Starbase’?

Mar 02, 2021

Elon Musk is trying to create a city called Starbase at SpaceX's launch facilities in Texas. The city would be "much larger" than Boca Chica Village.

Should We Blame Wind Turbines for Texas' Power Outages?

Feb 21, 2021

Some experts claim that frozen wind turbines played a major role in Texas power outages.

Volunteers Rescue Thousands of Stunned Sea Turtles from Texas Freeze

Feb 17, 2021

Volunteers rescued thousands of stunned sea turtles off the coast of Texas after temperatures dropped. One group said they were able to rescue 2,500 stunned sea turtles from the Texas freeze.

Construction Begins on the Largest Solar Energy Farm in Texas

Feb 02, 2021

Construction recently began on the Samson Solar Energy Center, the largest planned solar energy farm in the US.

Texas Lifts Warning for Brain-Eating Microbe for All but One City

Sep 27, 2020

Local authorities in the state of Texas on Saturday have already lifted the water warning against a dangerous brain-eating amoeba in its tap waters - for the entire state except for one community near Houston.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

Sep 04, 2020

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

New York City Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave, Warns Other States to be Ready as Well

Jul 12, 2020

New York City, once the world's epicenter for the coronavirus, is currently preparing for the anticipated second wave of infections. Moreover, they are taking what they've learned and are sharing it with other states going through the same thing, namely Florida, California, and Texas.

Texan Authorities Warn Against Deadly Amoeba Related to Freshwater Activities

Jun 06, 2020

Authorities warn Texans swimmers about a deadly amoeba called the 'Naegleria fowler', commonly found in freshwater sources in the entire state this summer.

Look: Rare Sea Slug Resembling a 'Blue Dragon' Washes up on Texas Shores

May 13, 2020

Check out this small but terrible sea creature known as the 'blue dragon.' Several have washed up on the shore at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas. Although measuring just 3 cm, the blue dragon can deliver a sting more painful than a man-o-war.

Texas Confirms First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito: What is it and Why Preventive Measures are Necessary?

Apr 25, 2020

No one was hoping for it, but residents at Tarrant County in Texas are now at hazard for the West Nile Virus as health officials confirm a mosquito positive for the virus, the first for this year. Locals are now advised to take extra caution when going out by using repellants and putting on long pants and sleeves. Click the link to watch a video explaining the West Nile Virus.

NWS Urged Residents to Take Cover Immediately as an Extremely Dangerous Tornado Hits Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday

Apr 23, 2020

The National Weather Service said the twister is 'extremely dangerous' causing widespread damage to Polka county as it was moving east at 45mph.