Feb. 27, 2026
Houston Audubon Acquires 128-Acre Peach Creek Woods Nature Sanctuary
The new protected land will preserve critical habitat for migratory and resident birds in the rapidly growing Montgomery County region.
Feb. 23, 2026
Central Texas Fire Departments Adopt AI Wildfire Modeling Tool
New platform helps firefighters better predict and mitigate wildfire threats
Feb. 22, 2026
LCRA Considers Building New Lake Southeast of Austin
The proposed reservoir in Colorado County could store up to 80,000 acre-feet of water.
Feb. 19, 2026
EarthX Media Launches Free Streaming Network EarthXtra FAST on Prime Video
The 24/7 network features daily themes including Science & Innovation, Extreme Weather, Wildlife and Ocean conservation, What You Can Do, Travel & Adventure, and environmentally focused documentaries.
Feb. 16, 2026
Trump Rescinds Endangerment Finding for Carbon Emissions
Experts say direct effects of climate change are worsening, but indirect effects like extreme weather have not worsened globally.
Feb. 14, 2026
Only 3 Active Screw Worm Cases Remain in Northern Mexico
One case is 240 miles from Texas border, raising concerns for cattle industry
Feb. 13, 2026
USDA Completes Sterile Fly Facility in Texas to Fight Screwworm
New facility will expand USDA's ability to disperse sterile flies along the U.S.-Mexico border
Feb. 11, 2026
UTA Opens AI-driven Smart Agriculture Research Center
New hub aims to tackle agriculture's most pressing challenges using artificial intelligence and data science.
Feb. 11, 2026
UTA Opens AI-Driven Smart Agriculture Research Center
USDA-backed program puts students on research teams forecasting bird flu and other ag threats
Feb. 10, 2026
USDA, Texas Announce $750M Sterile Fly Facility to Fight New World Screwworm
New domestic production hub in Edinburg will expand border dispersal and prevent deadly pest from entering the U.S.
Feb. 10, 2026
Austin Homes at High Risk During Heat Wave Blackouts
New study finds 85% of single-family homes pose significant danger to elderly residents if power goes out during extreme heat.
Feb. 10, 2026
USDA to Open $750M Fly Production Plant in Texas by 2027
The new facility will produce sterile flies to combat screwworm infestations.
Feb. 10, 2026
Hereford, Texas to Host Conference on Community Water
International panel of experts to discuss water and land management issues over two-day event.
