On Jan. 29 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) declared a state of disaster as a pre-emptive move to minimize risk of the New World screwworm (NWS) establishing a foothold in the U.S. and Lone Star State.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the livestock flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is not present in Texas, state officials are ringing ...

The advisory group will unite producers, researchers and emergency professionals to combat natural disasters and invasive ...

Approximately three dozen new Texas laws are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, impacting how artificial intelligence is used in state government, when local officials can raise taxes after natural ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- A new bill that would allow Texans to carry their guns for up to a week after a natural disaster is heading to the Governor's desk. The Texas Senate narrowly approved House Bill 1177 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With the new year approaching, a set of new Texas laws will take effect Jan. 1, including one that changes how counties can adjust property tax rates after natural disasters.

From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. Over the past five years, the U.S. has experienced an ...

Chaos erupted in an instant – but for these students, it was all part of the plan. During the 18th annual Disaster Day ...

Disaster Day is hosted by the Texas A&M College of Health, and it is a way for students to gain real-world medical experience through a simulation.

While the livestock flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is not present in Texas, state officials are ringing the warning bell as the threat moves closer. On Thursday, Gov. Greg ...