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A rare fossil discovery in West Texas has extended the known range of the herbivorous dinosaur Tenontosaurus, dating back about 115 million years, and filling a significant gap in the early Cretaceous dinosaur record in North America, highlighting the importance of careful fieldwork and geological mapping.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is launching Bolt Data & Energy to develop AI data centers in West Texas, leveraging land and energy resources from Texas Pacific Land, with plans to expand from natural gas to renewable and nuclear energy, aiming to support the growing global demand for AI compute capacity.
Paramount+ has released a teaser for 'Landman' Season 2, debuting on Nov. 16, featuring Sam Elliott's new character, T.L., in a series set in West Texas oil boom towns, exploring the world of oil rigs and fortune-seeking, with a cast including Demi Moore and Billy Bob Thornton.
The article details how the Trump administration's interference with CDC communications during a severe measles outbreak in West Texas hampered response efforts, leading to widespread infection, deaths, and cross-border spread, highlighting the consequences of political manipulation and underfunding in public health.
The US has nearly 1,100 measles cases, with a significant outbreak in West Texas and new cases in Colorado linked to a Turkish Airlines flight, highlighting ongoing transmission and the importance of vaccination.
Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton team up for 'Landman,' a Paramount+ drama set in the West Texas desert. The series follows an oil company's fixer as he struggles to keep the rigs, his family, and the American dream intact amidst challenging circumstances.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck West Texas near the border of Reeves and Culberson counties, marking the fourth strongest recorded in Texas. The increase in seismic activity in the region has been attributed to years of hydraulic fracturing and the injection of contaminated water deep underground. The area has seen a rise in earthquakes, including a recent 4.0 magnitude quake and several others above 3.5 magnitude. State regulators have ordered companies to reduce water injections, but experts warn that the earthquakes may persist even as injections slow. The Texas Railroad Commission is inspecting disposal wells in the area to determine further action.
A rare 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck a remote area of West Texas, near the New Mexico border. The quake, which occurred at a depth of four miles, was followed by aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. This area is known for its oil and gas drilling activities, and earthquakes measuring 5.0 or higher are rare in Texas.
Buc-ee's, a popular convenience store chain known for its massive size, has opened a smaller location in West Texas. The new "baby Buc-ee's" is a departure from the company's usual large-scale stores, but still offers the same range of products and services. This move is part of Buc-ee's expansion strategy to reach more customers in different areas.
The world's smallest Buc-ee's travel center, which is actually an art installation located in West Texas, has mysteriously reappeared after originally popping up last year. The real Buc-ee's is amused by the attraction and has dispatched a cleaning crew. Meanwhile, the world's largest Buc-ee's has opened in Tennessee, but an even bigger one is planned in Luling.
The world's smallest Buc-ee's, a miniature version of the popular Texas convenience store, has reappeared in West Texas after mysteriously disappearing last year. The new installation features a historical marker and is drawing crowds and litigation. The original location closed due to a shift to e-commerce, rising gas prices, and a worldwide Beaver Nugget shortage. Visitors can scan a QR code to support the artist behind the installation's future projects and legal defense.
A line of severe storms produced a rare combination of multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and softball-sized hail in northwest Texas, killing at least four people and causing significant damage around the town of Matador. The storm later produced 109 mph winds at Jayton in addition to the 4-inch or larger hail. There were widespread power outages across the region, with more than 900 customers without power in the Matador and Jayton areas. Reports from storm chasers and meteorologists on social media showed considerable damage around Matador, with damaged homes, utility lines, trees, and infrastructure.
Multiple tornadoes, softball-size hail, and wind gusts topping 100 mph hit West Texas, causing significant damage around the Matador community. Widespread power outages were reported, and the worst of the damage appeared to be in the Motley County community of Matador. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was on the ground northeast of the Afton community and moving southeast at 20 mph. The storms came six days after a confirmed EF-3 tornado left three people dead and more than 100 injured in Perryton in the northern Texas Panhandle.
Dallas-based K.Co Press is set to release a new coffee table book entitled Frontiers, which explores the beauty and diversity of West Texas. The book features over 100 pages of stunning photography showcasing locations such as Amarillo, Abilene, Lubbock, Marfa, and Palo Duro Canyon. The founders of K.Co Press hope that Frontiers inspires readers to learn more about the region and experience it for themselves. The book will be available for purchase in early June.