Tess, an Asian elephant at Houston Zoo, received the first-ever mRNA vaccine against the deadly EEHV 1A virus, a significant step in animal health research.

The Woodlands Forest School in The Woodlands area is a new educational institution that combines traditional curriculum with outdoor learning, influenced by Froebelian, Waldorf, and Forest School movement principles.

Experts attribute the die-off of mullet in Vince Bayou, Pasadena, to a natural depletion of oxygen in the water likely caused by high temperatures, ruling out pollution as the cause.

The Houston Zoo, ranked as America's third 'must-visit' zoo, is celebrated for its wide variety of species, high visitor ratings, and affordable prices, with free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.

A rescued bottlenose dolphin died despite efforts from the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, leading to an investigation into the cause of stranding and an emphasis on the cost of rehabilitation.

Fort Bend County has funded a $217,250 mobile adoption unit from Magnum Mobile Specialty Vehicles for its overcrowded animal shelter to help increase pet adoptions.

A 12-foot alligator was safely removed from a ditch in Mont Belvieu, Texas, using a grappling truck by Public Works and Animal Control with assistance from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

A bronze sculpture of snow geese in Katy, Texas, is being relocated from I-10 and Pin Oak Road to the historic plaza downtown to continue celebrating the city's history with the birds.

ZimSculpt exhibition concludes at Houston Botanic Garden, featuring the Shona stone sculptures of Zimbabwean artists Passmore Mupindiko and Percy Kuta, with some pieces becoming permanent fixtures.

The Houston Zoo is expecting a new Asian elephant calf from mother Shanti by the end of the year, while actively participating in elephant conservation.

The Houston Zoo welcomed a baby Masai giraffe named Tino, born to mother Kamili, adding to conservation efforts and the giraffe's endangered species population.

Marine life, including stinging blue dragons and blue button hydrozoans, has appeared on the Texas Gulf Coast, prompting both fascination and safety warnings for beachgoers.

Houston partners with Apache Corporation to plant 2,500 trees on Earth Day, with city officials and the CEO participating in a broader urban greening initiative.