Texas has some of the most lax exotic animal ownership laws in the country. Texas bans the ownership of lions, tigers, jaguars, cougars, leopards, and cheetahs, following enactment of the federal Big ...

The new plate design features updated language from the previous design, adding the word “adopt” to read “Spay. Neuter. Adopt.” This is meant to emphasize the importance of adopting from local ...

is your neighborhood reporter for North Beach, Downtown Corpus Christi and the Bay Area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As construction of the new Harbor Bridge nears completion, plans to demolish the old ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Lone Star State leads the nation in the number of state conservation programs and initiatives, according to a recent Smilehub study. "Texas is really leading the country ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hurricane season starts this weekend and preparations are well underway at the Texas State Aquarium's Wildlife Response Operations Center to ensure animals across the state ...

Texas is one of 17 states that is home to a native population of mountain lions but remains the only state without an official management plan for the animal, writes Ryan Trimble. Ben Masters / Fin ...

Houston animal shelters could soon have access to millions of dollars in state funding for increased spay and neuter programs. On Sept. 1, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services' Spay and ...

Starting Sept. 1, Texas counties near large metropolitan areas will have more power to stop the sale of dogs and cats in outdoor spaces. Two new Texas laws taking effect later this year will tighten ...

When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State is downright generous when it comes to the freedom to choose even the most ...