Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cows and dog. Are humans at risk? USDA has detected New World screwworm infections in Texas animals, marking the state's first confirmed cases in decades. LiveScience · Jun 4
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century AAP · Jun 4
Trump Official Claims Screwworm Is 'Not a Threat' Despite History of Wiping Out Entire Herds of Cattle The New World screwworm, a devastating parasite, has re-emerged in Texas, sparking concerns over potential economic impacts and criticism of the USDA's response. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
New bill by Chip Roy targeting H-1Bs seeks to end lottery, OPT: Put America's white-collar workers first Republican Chip Roy, Texas Rep, has brought a new bill to end the H-1B visa abuses, calling it the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act. "It’s time to end this lottery-based pipeline and replace it with a system that prioritizes merit, enforces real wage standards, and puts America’s white-collar workers first,"… The Times of India · Jun 4
Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto? With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state. Texas Observer · Jun 4
What to know about screwworm in Texas The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry. The Texas Tribune · Jun 4
California and New York weaken climate rules as red states ramp up green energy Republican-led states growing renewable capabilities at faster rate as Texas emerges as clean-energy leader The Guardian - US · Jun 4
At the Races: Tricks of the trade Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that… Roll Call · Jun 4
From San Diego to Plano, Islamophobia Has Consequences In Texas and beyond, Republican leaders continue to peddle dangerous lies trying to falsely cast Muslims as the “other.” Texas Observer · Jun 4
Elon Musk's SpaceX secures 100% property tax exemption for planned $55 billion Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas — county approves 35-year deal worth hundreds of millions despite resident backlash SpaceX has secured a 35-year, 100% property tax abatement for its proposed $55 billion TeraFAB semiconductor facility in Texas. Elon Musk argues the exemption is essential to compete with global chipmakers, while residents raise concerns over transparency, infrastructure, and environmental impacts. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 4
Alarm as once-eradicated flesh-eating parasite found in calf in Texas USDA confirms first case of new world screwworm fly in cattle in six decades, posing threat to livestock industry The Guardian - US · Jun 4
Flesh-eating parasite detected in south Texas for the first time since 1966, officials confirm A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country. Euronews · Jun 4
Indian Flag Torn at Texas Protest Sparks Outrage, Fuels Immigration Debate A viral video from Frisco, Texas, has ignited widespread outrage online after a man was filmed tearing an Indian flag outside Frisco City Hall during what appeared to be an anti-immigration protest. The incident, which lasted only a few moments, has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates surrounding immigration, race,… Whats Hot · Jun 4
New hearing denied in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it. The Texas Tribune · Jun 4
The Texas Tribune · Jun 4 Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can’t afford it. More than 130 cities, most with fewer than 10,000 residents, were blocked from increasing their property tax revenue because they had broken the law.
Euronews · Jun 4 Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film ‘Wrong Move’ featuring topless 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski Director Wim Wenders’ controversial film ‘Wrong Move’ features a scene that depicts Nastassja Kinski, who was then aged 13, topless. Kinski has long been trying to have the scene removed. Now, Wenders has apologised and said he will block future access to his 1975 film.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Murder trial opens in track meet stabbing death of white teen that sparked fierce race debate The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump admin races to stop flesh-eating fly after first Texas case since 1966 IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Nightmare parasite that eats living flesh detected in Texas after disappearing for decades Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 'Sheetrock Struck My Head': ICE Personnel Honoured by Markwayne Mullin Recount Terrifying Texas Sniper Ambush Federal workers were honoured for their bravery during a sniper attack on the Dallas ICE office, highlighting escalating threats against federal facilities and the personal risks faced by officers.
AAP · Jun 4 Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas
AAP · Jun 4 A screwworm fly that bedeviled cattle ranchers decades ago has returned to Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas
AAP · Jun 4 Officials have a suspected case of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, the USDA says The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it suspects that the the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 US Agriculture Threat: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Warning Shows It Could Devastate Live Stocks US agricultural authorities are investigating a potential screwworm outbreak in Texas, following detections near the Mexican border. The parasite poses a significant threat to livestock and supply chains.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Louisiana church sparks backlash by soliciting prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault - but nothing for his victims Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Texas and Louisiana, was found guilty of sexual assault in Waco