What began as a routine hunt for deer turned into a huge discovery when a hunter stumbled upon a rare mammoth tusk at the privately owned 02 Ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties in West Texas.
Elevated fire weather and strong winds are expected across the South Plains this week, with the worst conditions likely on Friday. A fire weather watch is in place for Wednesday afternoon, and winds could gust up to 55 mph by Friday, bringing blowing dust and dangerous conditions.
Fog and drizzle will blanket the South Plains this morning. In areas with temperatures around or below freezing, freezing fog and drizzle will impact parts of the southwest Texas Panhandle and northern South Plains.
Skywatchers will get a rare chance to see six planets in a spectacular alignment this week. Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, creating what’s known as a “planetary parade.”
![A new plant species called the "Ovicula biradiata" or nickname "Wooly Devil" has been discovered at Big Bend National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/t5/public/2025-02/screenshot2025-02-25at90250am.jpeg?h=5a6db1d9&itok=rAXYgrlE "A new plant species called the "Ovicula biradiata" or nickname "Wooly Devil" has been discovered at Big Bend National Park")
