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July 11, 2024

The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation and hurricane challenges

By: Laura Rice

The Texas State Aquarium has a spot right on the edge of the Corpus Christi Bay – and storms in recent years have provided lessons that staff put in place for Hurricane Beryl.


There’s tons of evidence that most extreme weather hits communities of color the hardest. As Texas recovers from Beryl, what’s being done to address that?


A new court system in Texas designed just for business matters opens in September with judges appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.


And: Cameras in your earbuds and health data tracked in a ring? We’ll check in on the latest in wearable technology.