Trees in the Texas Hill Country have been consistently stressed by a lack of chill hours during the winter, leading to small crops in the summer.

As the U.S. confronts the return of New World screwworm, researchers at the newly opened Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville are building on the work that helped eradicate the pest decades ago.

The Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee approved Lennar Homes' request affecting endangered golden-cheeked warbler habitat, despite objections from residents and conservation advocates.

The head of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says ranchers should report suspected screwworm cases quickly and not panic as Texas responds to the outbreak.

Federal officials say rapid reporting is critical to stopping the flesh-eating parasite from becoming established in Texas. Miller suggested some ranchers may hesitate to report cases because of quarantine restrictions.

A sixth case of NWS has been confirmed in a calf in La Salle County, Texas, bringing the total number of cases of NWS in the United States to six. New cases involving a calf in La Salle County and a goat in Gillespie County were confirmed Monday. Federal officials were also investigating an infested dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico.

Balcones Canyonlands wildlife refuge, home to endangered songbird, adds more than 600 acres

Two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in the U.S. — in Zavala County. The parasite, carried by flies, targets the live flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife and humans, causing severe wounds or death. Spread of the New World screwworm could have a major economic impact on the cattle industry.

A large solar project at the parks and recreation headquarters was celebrated Friday.

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