Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as Abbott expands response
USDA says a second New World screwworm detection was confirmed in a Zavala County calf as Texas directs more resources to containment.
Tessa ChoJune 7, 20263 min read
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Texas confirms New World screwworm case in Zavala County calf
Texas and federal officials confirmed New World screwworm larvae in a South Texas calf, prompting quarantines, surveillance and public-health guidance.
Tessa ChoJune 5, 20264 min read
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Universal Kids Resort Opens July 1 in Frisco, Drawing North Texas Families Down I-75
A $550 million Universal theme park designed for children ages 3 to 11 opens in Frisco on July 1, 2026, about an hour south of Grayson County on I-75. Tickets start at $54.99 and the city projects $30 million in direct tax revenue over a decade.
Una ChoJune 5, 20263 min read