According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, New World screwworms are an invasive species that burrow fly larvae into fresh wounds of living animals like livestock, pets and occasionally people. The damage they cause can be deadly. Abbott warned the screwworm has the potential the “crush” the state’s cattle industry.

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins publicly addressed "plans to fight back against threats posed by the New World screwworm."

This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff. The federal government is terminating 21 office leases in Texas this year, totaling 97,000 square feet, placing Texas 12th nationally for federal lease ...