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Thousands of Texans are rolling up their sleeves to protect the Gulf Coast, intercepting trash before it reaches the water. This year's expanded cleanup campaign aims to remove 45,000 pounds of debris across 60 events statewide.
Artificial intelligence has leapfrogged decades of traditional progress to become one of the most accurate hurricane prediction tools at the National Hurricane Center. For Texas Gulf Coast residents, this breakthrough could mean more precise warnings and better preparation for future storms.
Scientists created a smarter way to predict fishing harvests, helping protect the struggling gag grouper population in the Gulf of Mexico. Their accurate forecasting tool could save this prized fish and transform how we manage vulnerable species.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
The energy capital of the world is perfectly positioned to lead America's offshore wind revolution. Texas has the ports, skilled workers, and Gulf Coast advantages to create hundreds of thousands of jobs while powering its booming energy needs.
When Texas floods trapped 184 people at Camp Mystic last summer, Coast Guard rescuers stayed calm under pressure thanks to unique mental training. Their secret? Practicing not just physical strength, but how to think clearly when every second counts.
Nearly 5,000 volunteers just celebrated 40 years of beach cleanups by removing almost 25 tons of trash from the Texas coast in a single day. Since 1986, this program has mobilized over 600,000 people to protect more than 12,000 miles of shoreline.
When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
When freezing temperatures stunned hundreds of sea turtles along the Texas coast, the state's top-rated aquarium mobilized the nation's busiest coastal wildlife rescue. More than 300 turtles have already swum back to freedom.
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
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.
Texas is calling on volunteers for its 40th annual coastwide beach cleanup on April 18, with 21 locations ready to welcome people who want to protect coastal wildlife and preserve beaches for future generations.
When freezing waters threatened hundreds of endangered sea turtles along the Texas coast, a massive rescue team using drones and volunteers saved 332 lives in just days. The turtles are now warming up and swimming again in recovery centers.
When plummeting water temperatures left sea turtles helpless along the Texas coast, an army of volunteers sprang into action to save them. Thanks to rapid coordination between wildlife experts and beachgoers, dozens of stunned turtles are getting a second chance.
New Zealand endurance racer Hamish Elliott turned a kayaking mishap into motivation, claiming his second Coast to Coast title with a 20-minute lead. His response to the setback shows the power of embracing life's unexpected challenges.
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.
In a groundbreaking legal victory, whales in the Gulf of California won a court battle blocking massive tankers from their habitat. A federal judge ruled that ships over 300 meters tied to a planned LNG terminal cannot enter the gulf until the case concludes.
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