Governor Abbott deploys Texas Task Force 2 to North Texas following tornado touchdown

Governor Abbott deploys Texas Task Force 2 to North Texas following tornado touchdown

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area following severe weather and a tornado touchdown that has caused damage in Montague County. Earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition to […]

Get to know the Asian giant hornet, or ‘murder hornet’

Get to know the Asian giant hornet, or ‘murder hornet’

You’ve probably heard of the “murder hornet,” or Asian giant hornet, by now. It’s the world’s largest hornet. Native to Asia, it was sighted for the first time in Washington state and Canada in late 2019. Keeping these insects out of Texas is important because they are formidable predators of honey bees, which are crucial for […]

Dallas task force seeks community input for No-Kill plan

(Dallas) The Dallas Companion Animal Project task force is asking Dallas residents for ideas on making the city a no-kill community. The task force began work in July 2011 to advise the city on programs and initiatives that would end the euthanasia of adoptable, homeless cats and dogs. The deadline for public suggestions to be […]

Dallas appoints No-Kill Task Force

Dallas appoints No-Kill Task Force

Dallas has officially joined the ranks of cities and towns across the country that have taken on the challenge of ultimately becoming “no kill,” with the goal of ending the killing of homeless dogs and cats. Following the lead of cities like San Francisco, Austin, New York and Richmond, the City of Dallas has created […]