As small attack drones become vital in warfare, the US is trying to catch up to other countries During the wars in Iran and Ukraine, armies have increasingly relied on so-called "one way attack drones" - inexpensive unmanned devices that fly to their target and explode.

Cheap attack drones are changing modern warfare.

Used heavily in Iran and Ukraine, the one-way systems are seen as effective and expendable. The U.S. is viewed as falling behind.

Iran conflict energy shakeups having dual impact on Texas Business is booming for exports, but consumers are feeling the pinch.

"For the most part, Asia ending up being starved of oil. This is so important because it sets off a series of dominoes."

Circus to Six Flags, ballgowns to Broadway: Celebrating costume designer Winn Morton “Dreams and Ideas” features more than 150 photos and original illustrations from Morton’s decades-long career.

Winn Morton is not the type of designer you’ll find in your closet. He once told his friend Myra Walker designing regular clothes would “bore him to tears.”

Instead, he designed over-the-top and intricate costumes for Broadway plays, for circuses, for parades and for theme parks.

This week in Texas music history: Cliff Bruner is born Western swing tunes in to twin fiddles for the first time.

“I never tried to copy anybody’s style, never in my life. I created my own and I had to live with it, good or bad.”

Big Bend residents and national environmental group sue Trump administration over border wall plan A West Texas river guide and church preservation group, along with a national advocacy group, argue in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the administration illegally bypassed a range of environmental…

A West Texas river guide and church preservation group, along with a national advocacy group, are suing the Trump administration for bypassing federal environmental laws to speed up border wall plans in the Big Bend region.

Texas’ plan to meet future water demand swells to $174 billion The price increase comes as communities across the state, such as Corpus Christi, wrestle with a potential water crisis.

Texas says fixing its water system could cost a lot more than expected.

A new draft water plan outlines rising infrastructure needs as shortages grow and pressure builds across the state. buff.ly/aaUWT4m

A new school of pitmasters is looking to the old school to set their barbecue apart Some are finding more value in a bit of salt and pepper rather than fancy honey.

Texas barbecue may be getting simpler again.

Some new pitmasters are moving away from flashy creations and back toward classic techniques, traditional meats and old-school styles.

After Artemis II, when do astronauts land on the moon? NASA has one more launch planned before it returns astronauts to the lunar surface. Here's an overview of the Artemis mission.

With the Artemis II mission complete, attention turns to Artemis III, future moon landings, private space companies and whether Mars is the real long-term goal.

Historical analysis shows water drama is nothing new for Texas Angelo State University history professor Dr. Kenna Archer suggests an answer to Corpus Christi’s current water concerns might require a look back a century or two.

South Texas cities like Corpus Christi, Sinton, and Orange Grove continue to argue over water supply and various projects this year. www.texasstandard.org/stories/hist...

Samsung phone prices rise as memory shortages continue The cost of RAM and disk storage have been hit hard by tariffs and component shortages around the world.

Your next phone or tablet may cost more.

Samsung is raising prices on some devices as memory chip costs climb, with ripple effects hitting computers and other tech products too. www.texasstandard.org/stories/sams...

Here’s what leaders across Texas are saying about Abbott’s fight with Houston city officials over ICE policy Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold more than $110 million in public safety grants to the city of Houston over a new policy intended to cut back on coordination between the Houston Police…

Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold more than $110 million in public safety grants to the city of Houston over a new policy intended to cut back on coordination between the Houston Police Department and federal immigration officers.

Austin author’s middle-grade novel ‘When You’re Brave Enough’ tells story of first love, friendship Lacey is excited for a fresh start. But middle school doesn’t always go how you plan.

Lacey is excited for a fresh start. But middle school doesn’t always go how you plan.

A new novel takes on the awkward reality of middle school.

Commentary: The Angel of Goliad W.F. Strong recounts an enduring tale of light from one of the darkest moments of the Texas Revolution.

"I love this story because it has a biblical aura."

Rare bird rave: The Attwater’s prairie chicken dance kicks off The mating display of one of Texas' most endangered species can be heard for miles.

In addition to stomping, the chickens inflate two giant orange sacks on either side of their face as part of the dance.

It’s quite a sight – and it’s happening right now on Texas' Coastal Bend.

Trump’s foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and ‘America First’ groups Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown. But efforts to expand the program are opposed by groups…

A proposal to lower wages for guest workers comes as farmers struggle to find labor – but the issue is pulling in pushback from across the political spectrum.

Family of Camp Mystic victim asks judge to preserve damaged cabins as planned reopening approaches The family of 8-year-old Cile Steward, whose body has not been found, said they are worried that evidence could be destroyed if Camp Mystic were to reopen this summer.

The family of 8-year-old Cile Steward, whose body has not been found, said they are worried that evidence could be destroyed if Camp Mystic were to reopen this summer. buff.ly/zEt31Ir

Around the moon and back to Houston: Artemis II crew comes home to Space City The four crew members returned to Houston on Saturday after their historic lunar mission ended Friday. Speaking publicly for the first time since their return, the astronauts grew visibly emotional.

After traveling farther than any humans before, the Artemis II astronauts safely returned to Earth and are now back in Houston. The mission marks a major milestone for NASA’s next era of space exploration.

This week in Texas music history: Mattie’s Ballroom opens amid East Texas Oil Boom Mattie Castleberry's venues became an example of women's entrepreneurship and a source of local legend.

East Texas boomed on oil – and Mattie Castleberry built a dance floor to match. In 1931, she opened Mattie’s Ballroom between Longview and Kilgore, where roughnecks and high society mixed. By the ’40s, she ran the Palm Isle, hosting everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Louis Armstrong.

How the war in Iran could affect food costs in Texas Blockading the Strait of Hormuz will further restrict exports of fertilizer.

The war in the Middle East could hit closer to home than expected.

Beyond energy prices, disruptions to fertilizer supplies may affect farming and food costs. That could mean higher prices at the grocery store in the months ahead.

‘They Called Us Outlaws’ charts how Texas artists heralded a new movement in country music Artists ranging from Kris Kristofferson to Margo Price and Tyler Childers appear in the documentary.

Fifty years ago, an album came out with a title and a lineup of artists that seemed calculated to capture and capitalize on a moment.

A new docuseries, “They Called Us Outlaws,” chronicles the birth of the outlaw country genre.

Political oversight reaches Texas college classrooms, with Texas Tech and A&M at the forefront Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, in a bid to appease concerns from Republican lawmakers that they’re…

Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, in a bid to appease concerns from Republican lawmakers that they’re indoctrinating students with what they consider to be liberal ideas. buff.ly/f4rXs2c

Iran-connected hacking groups target tech companies and US infrastructure The shaky ceasefire might not include a break in cyber attacks.

Experts say hackers linked to Iran may still be targeting American systems. The risks highlight how modern conflicts extend beyond the battlefield.

Cesar Chavez allegations brings to light generational traumas in Hispanic community The allegations that the late farmer workers leader sexually abused and assaulted women and children have shocked many in North Texas' Hispanic communities, and stirred conversations about…

New revelations about Cesar Chavez are prompting difficult conversations. For some in the Hispanic community, the allegations are sparking deeper discussions about trauma and how it carries across generations.

New PBS ‘Daytripper’ series takes Texans on tour of the state’s protected landscapes Host Chet Garner teams up with the Nature Conservancy to see how residents can be good stewards of Texas grasslands and waterways.

A new PBS series is taking viewers deep into Texas landscapes.

Blending travel and science, the project explores more than a million acres of protected land. It also highlights the challenges of conserving natural spaces in a fast-growing state. www.texasstandard.org/stories/pbs-...

Cesar Chavez allegations brings to light generational traumas in Hispanic community The allegations that the late farmer workers leader sexually abused and assaulted women and children have shocked many in North Texas' Hispanic communities, and stirred conversations about…

New revelations about Cesar Chavez are prompting difficult conversations. For some in the Hispanic community, the allegations are sparking deeper discussions about trauma and how it carries across generations.

Texas hemp companies sue over smokable cannabis ban and higher fees Companies seek immediate pause of rules, accusing Texas regulators of effectively banning smokable products, raising fees beyond what's allowed and sidestepping rulemaking requirements.

A new lawsuit is challenging Texas’ latest hemp restrictions.

Business owners say recent rule changes and fees could threaten their ability to sell certain products. The case raises broader questions about how the state regulates a fast-growing industry.

‘He loved Texas and he hated it’: New book shows ‘Lonesome Dove’ author Larry McMurtry’s ambivalence Longtime journalist David Streitfeld wrote the biography “Western Star” and says McMurtry identified strongly as a Texan but also couldn’t stand the Lone Star State.

“Larry felt that the history of Texas and the whole settling of the West was a very dark story, full of murder, full of cultures trying to kill each other. But he also was proud of his ancestors, his relatives, who had settled Texas. So he was always wrestling with those two things.” buff.ly/8tvFnCi

Rep. Castro inspects San Benito immigration detention center housing pregnant minors San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro (D) inspected a federal shelter in San Benito, Texas Tuesday and raised serious questions about how pregnant migrant minors are being cared for.

San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro (D) inspected a federal shelter in San Benito, Texas Tuesday and raised serious questions about how pregnant migrant minors are being cared for.

Texas education board weighs required reading list with Bible passages for public schools An overhauled state social studies curriculum is also on the table.

The Texas State Board of Education is weighing changes to the state’s English curriculum that would put readings from the Bible on a new required reading list for public schools.

Texas saw a $50 billion future in clean energy. Then the political winds shifted. Renewables brought income to ranchers and tax revenue to counties long buffeted by boom-and-bust oil cycles. Policy changes in Washington and unease on the ground threaten that momentum.

Renewables brought income to ranchers and tax revenue to counties long buffeted by boom-and-bust oil cycles. Policy changes in Washington and unease on the ground threaten that momentum.