Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.

The New World screwworm has crossed into Texas from Mexico, threatening livestock, wildlife and pets. Human infections are rare, but officials warn the parasite's spread poses a growing challenge for communities across South Texas.

Many residents across South Central Texas were awakened by emergency flood alerts before dawn Monday. The National Weather Service says its warning procedures haven't changed, but a recent Apple update and multiple overnight flood warnings may help explain why the alerts felt different this week.

Additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday, with the greatest flooding risk shifting into counties south and east of Bexar County.

The latest confirmed infestation was found in a sheep in Sutton County, adding to concerns that the flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond South Texas.

The Trump administration is accelerating plans for new border barriers along hundreds of miles of the Texas-Mexico border, prompting protests, property disputes, and lawsuits from landowners and environmental groups.

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens after the Iranian blockade is lifted, energy economist Ed Hirs predicts it will take many months before oil and gas prices return to pre-war levels.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the screwworm will continue to spread unless officials adopt a more aggressive response. Also, energy economist Ed Hirs says Texas oil producers are not significantly increasing production despite higher oil prices.

Proposed for the South Texas Medical Center, the new park will be located at 8500 Oakland Rd., near Floyd Curl Drive.

With millions expected to travel to North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington said it could offer valuable insight into how big events effect air quality. As the region grows, one researcher said that insight could help local officials make decisions about how they try to improve air quality.