As of Thursday, Texas has confirmed 19 cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that could cause nearly $2 billion in annual economic losses. Wildlife experts warn that deer may be especially vulnerable because there is no proven way to treat them in the wild.
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Kyle spent $250,000 to reserve water from a proposed desalination plant near Corpus Christi. Now officials must decide whether to invest another $250,000 and continue backing the project.
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Disease-spreading ticks are posing a widening health and agricultural threat in Texas, where the blood-feeding parasites remain active throughout much of the year and become especially abundant during the warmer months.
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The world is moving full speed ahead with renewable energy and away from carbon-burning power — except for the United States. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. is actively falling behind in the global clean-energy race. In fact, billions of tax dollars are being spent to scrap domestic renewable projects. How does this policy choice threaten American competitiveness, national security and access to reliable affordable electric power?
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Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
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The USDA confirmed four new New World screwworm cases in Texas, including the first reported infestations in Crockett and Terrell counties.
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The Weather Prediction Center has released its national 90-day weather outlook that covers the summer months.
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Joey Santore, known for the “Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t” YouTube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks.
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Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
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After Saturday's storms caused flooding and widespread power outages, rain chances are fading as warmer weather returns.
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The National Weather Service warns Thursday could bring the hottest conditions of the summer so far, with heat index values reaching 112 degrees in San Antonio.