For years, the United States has depended on imports of rare earth elements, the critical materials found in everything from ...

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have released estimates that U.S. coal ash contains 11 million tons of rare earth elements.

Coal ash in the U.S. holds substantial rare earth elements, potentially reducing dependence on imports, with ongoing research ...

and strong winds are pushing smoke and ash east toward Bee Cave, Austin and Bastrop, according to the National Weather Service. Most parts of Central and South Texas are under a "Red Flag Warning ...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday voted 5-4 to deny President Donald Trump's emergency bid to avoid paying nearly $2 billion in ...

Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas, on March ...

Though many don't traditionally associate Carnival Season with Easter, the months-long celebration actually begins on Carnival season officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6 and leads up to Ash ...

Before Easter arrives, many Christians of different denominations across Houston will participate in around 40 days of Lent – and it all starts with Ash Wednesday. The holiday, in which some ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the ...