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Ants abound in Texas and true to that legendary "over the top, everything is bigger in Texas" thing, our ants are not only annoying; they can be deadly. Seriously, if you don't believe me, read this. If you find on e in your home though, don't crush it!

A sunny garden can hide some serious dangers – just wait until you hear about the wild parsnip and its sneaky, toxic charm.

Several major Texas cities are sinking and one, the biggest city in Texas, is not only sinking faster than any other big city in the lone star state, it's the fastest "sinker" in the entire country.

Right now, when we're not experiencing hurricane force winds, is the perfect time to go hiking. It's not too cold and not too hot ... certainly not as hot as experts predict 2025 will be.

Texas has the creepiest, weirdest, most disgusting insects ever. Fortunately, the most disgusting one is more of a danger to spiders than us.

UPDATE: Elephant Butte Is SAFE.

Most of Texas, even El Paso, gets cold enough for snakes to hibernate through winter. While they snooze, gather these things to make sure they avoid your house next spring.

Do you remember when you used to see numerous monarch butterflies in Texas? It seems those days are gone

Find out why black bears are making a comeback in Texas, with sightings on the rise.

Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.