WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration

A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey

Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.

Emu loose after escaping North Texas home

A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.

Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say

An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

Dallas Zoo tiger cubs predict World Cup match winner
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The tiger cubs at the Dallas Zoo predict the winner of the Argentina vs. Jordan World Cup match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.

U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands

Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.

New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines

Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Screwworm in Texas: Pest found in Sutton Co. goat, state cases climb to 11

Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.

Dog of the Day: Reginald
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A 5-year-old, fun-loving dog is looking for a new home. Reginald is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.