For photographers, the Scott Self Lighthouse is a dream subject. Its classic lines and white exterior make it pop against any ...

City officials in Fort Worth are urging residents to prepare for egret season and are educating homeowners on deterrent ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

This park is the perfect place to escape the crowds in Galveston, with quiet beaches for walking or swimming and access to ...

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

Birding is suddenly everywhere: a new Hallmark rom-com (cheesy, if inaccurate) just dropped, and a wild documentary on extreme birding competitions is making the rounds. I've always loved birds. I ...

Distinguishing between similar-looking birds like egrets, ibis, and herons can be challenging for newcomers. Key identifiers for these birds include bill shape and color, leg color, and overall size.

Ever since 1886, North America’s top organization for scientific bird study—now called the American Ornithological Society (AOS)—has maintained the official list of North American bird species. It’s a ...

A new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir will soon be made available. The Lost Frontier Reach, Mid Lake Run, Palo Gaucho and Six Mile Paddling trails increase the number of trails at ...

A confrontation between religious freedom and public safety has reached the Supreme Court of Texas. The battle is over access to a site where... Why Indigenous Americans are fighting for access to a ...

That herons, egrets and ibises are such large and common birds wandering in our midst is a refreshing reality. I love how they just walk around like they own the place, which they do — at least as ...