A hunter recently stumbled across a rare mammoth tusk as he searched for deer at a private West Texas ranch, according to a ...

I was skeptical when a deer hunter showed me a picture of what he thought was a fossil,” the ranch manager said. “I figured ...

A routine hunting trip in West Texas took an unexpected turn when a deer hunter stumbled upon what he believed to be a fossil ...

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“Measles is also known to wipe out immunity so if you get a measles infection, it kills a lot of cells in your body that ...

You've probably heard the saying " West Texas, Best Texas ," and it seems a national ranking agrees with the phrase. Out of ...

While some became ghost towns, others still stand today, offering a glimpse into the past. From historic saloons to Victorian ...

Whether you're looking for a challenging summit, a waterfall oasis, or a swimming hole, these treks represent some of the ...

The crack of gunfire echoed through downtown Abilene as the 5th annual Pine Street Shootout kicked off Saturday at Frontier ...

The desert mule deer is a common sight in west Texas, but wildlife biologists in the area came across an extremely uncommon ...

A Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx, stretching from the Louisiana border all the way to New Mexico. The 1,550-mile stroll will be among the longest trails in the ...

Ever notice how some dogs resemble their owners? Science explains why we pick pets that mirror our looks and personalities.