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Three graduate students at Texas Tech University are revolutionizing agriculture by making an ancient grain more resilient for modern farmers. Their research could help cattle ranchers and crop producers thrive in drier climates with less water.
Data centers in Texas are solving water worries with cooling systems that use less water than a backyard swimming pool. The innovation comes as the state faces its worst drought since 2023.
After months of drought threatened to dry up Corpus Christi's smallest reservoir by summer, recent rainfall bought the city a critical three-month extension. Now, water planners are cautiously hopeful that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could bring the relief they desperately need.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
A small Texas water agency has partnered with global desalination leader IDE Technologies to build what could become the largest seawater desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere. The ambitious project aims to provide sustainable water to communities facing growing shortages.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship with a dominant 7-1 victory over Alabama. After a 21-year conference tournament title drought, the Longhorns are headed to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
A 4.5-ounce rodent facing extinction is getting a second chance thanks to an innovative partnership between Texas ranchers and wildlife officials. The conservation plan actually helps both the endangered Texas kangaroo rat and the cattle industry.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.
Scientists snorkeling through a Texas cave found lion-sized armadillo fossils lying on the riverbed alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats. The discovery is changing what we know about Ice Age climate across Central Texas.
When the July 4, 2025 flood devastated Kerr County, Texas, 123 members of the Texas A&M Bonfire Crew dropped everything to help. Their 10-day volunteer mission became one of the most powerful untold stories of the disaster.
A paleontologist snorkeling through an underground Texas stream discovered fossils never before found in Central Texas, opening a brand new window into life 100,000 years ago. The bones carpeted the cave floor like buried treasure waiting to be found.
When July floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, volunteers from Laredo drove hours north to help strangers rebuild their lives. They joined hundreds of Texans who contributed over 20,000 hours clearing debris, distributing supplies, and showing flood victims they weren't forgotten.
A Sabine County family descended from pioneers in the area before Texas became a state gathered for their 12th annual Juneteenth celebration, bringing relatives from across America to honor their ancestors and teach the next generation. The weekend event spanned three Texas towns and welcomed the entire community for free.
Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
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