A flesh-eating parasite outbreak is escalating in West Texas. The New World screwworm has been confirmed in 27 cases in the United States. Texas authorities have responded by issuing emergency quarantine orders to combat the parasite's expansion.
A strict transport ban is also in place. Further details on the outbreak and quarantine orders are available from federal and state agricultural officials, who are working to address the situation in West Texas.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
Animal advocates are urging pet owners to verify their pets' microchip registration information, noting outdated records can prevent lost pe…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that del…
Wallonia, Belgium, is more than 5,000 miles away from Austin, Texas. But the distance doesn't matter to Texas Rangers Wallonie Belgium, beca…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a multistate surrogacy dispute involving a surrogate from Alaska and intended parents after …
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more t…
Those who knew Hensley said they will remember him for his kindness, personality and the impact he had on the people around him.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via d…
UT President Jim Davis unveiled the proposal Thursday during a University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting. Under the plan, the univ…
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states in…
What started as house parties in a Hyde Park rental home in 2014 has evolved over the last decade into a beloved, wholesome night of storyte…
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.