Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to Texas lakes, altering lake ecosystems and causing harm to native species. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN ...

A community in Texas has announced the presence of an invasive species in a prominent body of water. The discovery could have major implications for regional marine ecosystems. In a press release, the ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has discovered another Texas body of water that has been infested by a dangerous invasive species. According to a release, Fort Phantom Hill Lake, near ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has discovered another Texas body of water that has been infested by a dangerous invasive species. According to a release, Fort Phantom Hill Lake, near ...

Abilene police launch volunteer program to support patrol and strengthen community ties The Abilene Police Department is launching a new volunteer program aimed at strengthening the relationship ...

AUSTIN With Memorial Day and the launch of summer on the horizon, Texans across the state will spend time on the water for fun and recreation. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters ...

When people think about invasive species, they often conjure images of large feral pigs or Burmese pythons in the Florida ...

FORT WORTH -- Zebra mussels, the invasive species that have clogged pipes and littered shorelines with razor-sharp shells across much of the United States, have arrived in Tarrant County. The Texas ...

What has black-and-white stripes, likes to settle on rocks, and has two D-shaped shells? That's right: zebra mussels. Otherwise known as the invasive species that's forcing out native mussel species, ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated Fort Phantom Hill Lake, near Abilene, as “positive” for invasive zebra mussels, according to a news release issued Sept. 22 by the ...