Dallas Zoo economic impact study shows billions generated for city as budget cuts loom
An independent economic impact study reveals the Dallas Zoo will generate $3.2 billion for the city over the next 12 years, providing a case against proposed 3% budget cuts as Dallas faces a multi-million-dollar shortfall.
An independent economic impact study reveals the Dallas Zoo will generate $3.2 billion for the city over the next 12 years, providing a case against proposed 3% budget cuts as Dallas faces a multi-million-dollar shortfall.
Economic impact of the Dallas Zoo
New data shows the Dallas Zoo will generate billions in economic impact for the city. The announcement comes as the city is trimming next year's budget.
New data shows the Dallas Zoo will generate billions in economic impact for the city. The announcement comes as the city is trimming next year's budget.
Invasive pasture mealybug spreads to 70 Texas counties, threatening hayfields and pastures, report says
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
SPCA Pet of the Day | Meet Ryder
An energetic 2-year-old dog who loves to play is looking for a new home. Here's today's SPCA Pet of the Day.
An energetic 2-year-old dog who loves to play is looking for a new home. Here's today's SPCA Pet of the Day.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
North Texas woman pleads guilty in unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility case
Kristine Hicks of Cumby pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running an unlicensed North Texas breeding facility where she sold unhealthy German Shepherds using falsified papers, leaving dozens of animals in deplorable conditions.
Kristine Hicks of Cumby pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running an unlicensed North Texas breeding facility where she sold unhealthy German Shepherds using falsified papers, leaving dozens of animals in deplorable conditions.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
SPCA Pet of the Day | Meet Millie
A 3-year-old well-behaved dog is looking for a new home. SPCA of Texas is hoping Millie will find her forever home soon.
A 3-year-old well-behaved dog is looking for a new home. SPCA of Texas is hoping Millie will find her forever home soon.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch
A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.
A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.
WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration
A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.
A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Fort Worth animal shelter reaches critical capacity, moves pets to outdoor enclosures
Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.
Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.