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How the prickly pear cactus inspired a scientist seeking alternatives to fossil fuels

In parts of Texas, the prickly pear cactus is everywhere. And in El Paso, it inspired a new design for hydrogen gas generation.
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Researcher visits the Odessa Meteor Crater — hoping it will help prepare humanity for future asteroid strikes

Planetary geologist Ania Losiak is scouring the Odessa crater for the remains of plants and creatures killed by the small asteroid in hopes to better understand what happens when asteroids strike the Earth.
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West Texans turn out to celebrate Pride as lawmakers take aim at LGTBQ rights

West Texans turn out to celebrate Pride as lawmakers take aim at LGTBQ rights
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After living under a boil water notice for nearly 5 years, Toyah residents still struggle to access safe drinking water

TCEQ had found many problems at the town's water treatment plant, but local leaders assure residents the water is safe to drink. Some, however, are pushing back on that narrative.
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As droughts continues across the state, Texas ranchers try to keep up with rising prices

Despite recent rains in West Texas, much of the region and state remain under varying levels of drought. While this drought isn’t the worst in the state’s history, months with little to no rain has some cattle operations wondering just how long they can make it.
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