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Officials issue warning as water levels surge at popular Texas park

11 hours ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Waters at Guadalupe River State Park swelled this week following recent rains, prompting warnings from park officials. Chase Fountain/TPWDA favorite destination for swimmers and tubers in Central Texas has turned dangerous after a rapid rise in water levels this week. Officials at Guadalupe River State Park in Spring Branch are now urging visitors to stay out of the river until conditions improve.
Locals speak out against closure at Big Bend National Park

2 days ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

The Chisos Basin is closing for two years starting this fall, sparking backlash from visitors and advocates who say the construction project poorly timed. National Park ServiceTexans and park advocates are speaking out against the National Park Service's decision to shut down one of Big Bend National Park's most popular areas for construction, calling it poorly timed, overly broad, and potentially harmful to local businesses.
Architect reimagines New York City in the middle of Texas wilderness

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

From the ancient pyramids to the towering spires of modern cities, humans have long measured achievement by what we build. But how do our proudest structures compare to nature's grandest forms? Austin-based architect Joshua Mackley, co-founder of FORRM Architects, which has offices in both Austin and New York City, decided to explore that very question through a captivating digital art project.
Houston channel adds a new anchor to morning lineup

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Reporter Shannon Ryan is now a morning anchor for ABC 13 Houston's streaming channel. Ariana GarciaA Houston reporter is moving from the field to the anchor desk. Shannon Ryan, who joined ABC 13 (KTRK) as a reporter in March 2023, will now co-anchor the 8 a.m. weekday newscast on ABC 13+, the station's streaming channel. She announced the news on social media on May 20.
Houston channel adds a new anchor to morning lineup

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Ariana Garcia

A Houston reporter is moving from the field to the anchor desk. Shannon Ryan, who joined ABC 13 (KTRK) as a reporter in March 2023, will now co-anchor the 8 a.m. weekday newscast on ABC 13+, the station's streaming channel. She announced the news on social media on May 20. "We're expanding our 8 a.m. anchor line up at [ABC 13 Houston] — meaning you'll be stuck with me a whole lot more on weekday mornings," Ryan wrote.
Endangered sea turtle keeps coming back to this Texas beach

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle returned to Surfside Beach on Sunday, marking the fifth known time she's nested in the area. Gulf Center for Sea Turtle ResearchUnder the soft light of dawn on Sunday, a well-known visitor made her way up the sand at Surfside Beach. Around 8 a.m., volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) discovered that a tagged Kemp's ridley sea turtle—one they've been tracking for years—had returned to lay her second nest of the season.
Gigantic fireball lights up Texas, more states 'like daylight'

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Jim Saueressig II caught footage of the fireball from Burlington, Kan. Jim Saueressig II/AMSA dazzling fireball streaked across the skies of the Central United States early Wednesday morning, captivating dozens of witnesses from Colorado to Texas. The American Meteor Society (AMS) confirmed receiving 54 reports about the event, which occurred at approximately 3:44 a.m. CT on May 21.
Texas cities leave Houston behind in a new parks report

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Houston ranked behind other major Texas cities, like Dallas and Austin, for the quality and accessibility of its parks. Getty ImagesHouston's park system has inched up in national standings, but the city still trails behind its Texas counterparts—and faces looming budget cuts that could set back recent gains. The Trust for Public Land released its annual ParkScore index on Wednesday, ranking Houston 66th out of the 100 largest U.S. cities.
You think Jupiter is big now? It used to be twice the size

1 week ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

In a new study, scientists found Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now. Getty ImagesIn its earliest days, Jupiter may have been even more colossal than it is now—twice as large, in fact, with a magnetic field 50 times stronger than today's. That's according to a new study published on Tuesday in Nature Astronomy, which offers a rare glimpse into the young gas giant's distant past.
Texas just made a big change to how it opens new state parks

2 weeks ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Construction at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park took four years to complete and cost about $50 million. It's expected to open in 2025. CHASE FOUNTAIN/Chase Fountain, TPWD Texas is speeding up the timeline for getting new state parks open to the public, thanks to a policy change unanimously approved on Thursday by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.