A dangerous livestock pest once eradicated from the United States has been detected just 70 miles from the Texas border, prompting action from state agriculture and wildlife officials. Mexico’s health agency confirmed a case of New World Screwworm in the state of Nuevo Leon.

A tropical waterbird rarely seen in the U.S. made a surprise appearance at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge this week, sending a ripple of excitement through the Texas birding community.

A contract worker with H-E-B México, a subsidiary of the H-E-B grocery chain, has died after his coworkers allegedly spiked his drink with a toxic substance as a "prank," according to local media reports. El Sol de la Laguna reported Carlos Gurrola Arguijo was bullied before the alleged laced drink incident occurred.

The Dallas Stars are kicking off the 2025-2026 season with a citywide search across DFW! Eight six-foot-tall custom boots, each designed by a local Dallas artist, have been placed around the metroplex.

Kyle Eckmann, 21, will be held until his trial on charges of kidnapping and child abuse. Eckmann is accused of convincing a 15-year-old girl to meet him in Texas. According to officials, Eckmann then took the teen back to New Mexico.