Texas Standard

Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here’s how these Texas towns are coping

Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss ...
El Paso Times

Lorena weakens to post-tropical cyclone. What to expect in Texas — see radar

Hurricane Lorena has weakened and its remnants are moving through the Desert Southwest, bringing rain to Texas. The National Weather Service warns of potential localized flash flooding in the El Paso ...
Yahoo

West Texas road project digs up Ice Age-era sloth tooth, here's what else they found

After a West Texas road project unearthed ancient remains of Ice Age era animals, more details have come to light on what else was found and what will happen next. On May 13, 2025, the Texas ...
KUOW

As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world's largest 'dark sky reserve'

DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK, TEXAS — It's a packed night at McDonald Observatory, where dozens of people are crowding around high-powered telescopes as a thunderstorm rolls off to the east. Locals and ...
El Paso Times

OPINION: Proposed Texas bills aim to expand childcare access, affordability

In West Texas, we pride ourselves on hard work and strong family values. But for too many parents, those values conflict when affordable, reliable childcare is out of reach. From across El Paso and ...

West Texas High and Gruver football advances to state semifinals

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Only two teams remain on the hunt for a state championship after becoming regional champions in ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world's largest 'dark sky reserve'

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light... As light pollution increases, West Texas works to ...