Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.

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Midland police reported that suspected shooter was dead after two-hour standoff

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A shooting on Friday in Midland, Texas, has killed one person and sent a further nine to the hospital with injuries, according to the city’s authorities.

The possible suspect was in a standoff with officers for about two hours but later on Friday afternoon was reported deceased, police and the city’s mayor said.

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The man was confirmed to be dead after he had barricaded himself in a building in Midland, following an earlier shooting on Friday that killed one person and injured at least 11 others.

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A cidade de Midland, no Texas, confirmou que “está resolvida” uma situação de atirador ativo e que o suspeito foi confirmado morto.

“Temos 11 vítimas conhecidas neste momento”, disse a prefeita Lori Blong em uma coletiva de imprensa nesta sexta-feira (12). “Há pelo menos uma vítima que está morta no local.”

Os policiais ouviram tiros vindos de um prédio no quarteirão 4600 de West Wall Street e “trabalharam rapidamente para proteger e liberar a área”, disse o chefe da polícia Greg Snow em um comunicado publicado no Facebook.

O hospital Midland Memorial “estabeleceu um ponto de reunificação familiar para as famílias das vítimas no campus principal”, disse o porta-voz do hospital, Tasa Richardson, em um comunicado à CNN.

O Midland Memorial Hospital recebeu nove vítimas após o crime, disse a porta-voz Tasa Richardson em um comunicado à CNN.

“Quatro estão na sala de cirurgia e cinco estão estáveis”, disse Richardson.

Não há detalhes sobre a dinâmica do ataque, nem sobre a motivação.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX made its highly anticipated stock market debut Friday morning, establishing him as the first person to ever be worth $1 trillion. The spacecraft and satellite communications company began trading on the Nasdaq with shares opening at $150, about 11 percent above the initial public offering (IPO) price of $135. It is the…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX made its highly anticipated stock market debut Friday morning, establishing him as the first person to ever be worth $1 trillion. The spacecraft and satellite communications company began trading on the Nasdaq with shares opening at $150, about 11 percent above the initial public offering (IPO) price of $135. It is the…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of severe weather for the second day in a row. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.

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Forecasters warned that destructive storms were expected across the region into Wednesday night.

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Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risks

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Environmental groups on Wednesday sued in an attempt to stop the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge in Texas, claiming it would worsen ecological risks to a Gulf coast region already transformed by billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket operations.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service this month approved moving forward with the deal with SpaceX, which would surrender 683 acres (276 hectares) the company owns in exchange for federal land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge. The 103,000-acre (41,700-hectare) refuge spans four counties along the Texas border and is home to animal habitats and historical landmarks.

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A sixth case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in a Texas calf.  It’s the second calf in La Salle County, Texas, to become infested with the parasite that threatens wildstock with larvae that burrows deep into the tissue of its inhabitant, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Officials in the Lone Star…

A sixth case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in a Texas calf.  It’s the second calf in La Salle County, Texas, to become infested with the parasite that threatens wildstock with larvae that burrows deep into the tissue of its inhabitant, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Officials in the Lone Star…

As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.

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This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration.

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Help for Parkinson’s patients in the Rio Grande Valley

Seek appropriate care. Dr. CJ Martínez-Menéndez, a neurologist at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, emphasizes that Parkinson’s treatment is a team effort. Finding a neurologist is the first step; ask for a referral to a movement disorders specialist, physical therapists and occupational therapists, and possibly a psychiatrist or psychologist for emotional support.

Join a support group. Two hospital systems — South Texas Health System and DHR Health System — hold monthly meetings. Another group meets at Siesta Retirement Village in Weslaco, Texas. Myla Garza, a Parkinson’s patient, encourages people not to be “afraid” of the diagnosis. “There are many things that can improve your quality of life,” she says.

Explore online resources. The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation offer free, reliable information to help patients and families understand and cope with the disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation also operates a toll-free helpline (1-800-473-4636) available in English and Spanish.

Participate in Parkinson’s research projects. Contact brain@utrgv.edu for information about Dr. Kelsey Baker’s study at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. You can also email genetics@parkinson.org or call the Parkinson’s Foundation helpline (1-800-473-4636) to enroll in the foundation’s national genetic study, which offers free genetic testing to all participants.

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Prosecutors accused Anthony of egging on a confrontation after being asked to leave the tent of another track team but defense attorneys argued the teen was defending himself.

Texas trial, which lasted a week, drew national attention due to race, as Anthony is Black and Austin Metcalf was white

Following a trial that lasted just one week from jury selection to verdict, a Collin county, Texas, jury found Karmelo Anthony, now 19, guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf last year.

The closely watched trial drew national attention, with viral social media posts that highlighted the racial composition of the case: Anthony is Black; Austin was white. Attorneys selected 12 jurors and six alternates for the trial; none of the jurors was Black.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday announced an investigation into FIFA over allegations that some World Cup ticket holders were misled about the locations and quality of seats they purchased for upcoming matches. The probe comes days before World Cup matches are set to begin in Houston and Arlington on Sunday.  Fans who…