New World screwworm infestations rise to 12 as parasite spreads in Texas
The latest confirmed infestation was found in a sheep in Sutton County, adding to concerns that the flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond South Texas.
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Oil prices on Monday fell to their lowest level since March after U.S. officials announced an agreement between the United States and Iran.
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Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
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FDA upgrades Alfredo sauce recall to highest risk level over potential Salmonella contamination
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As New World screwworm enters the US, Texas ranchers are cautious, but not panicked
Gov. Abbott has declared a state of emergency over the New World screwworm and its potential impact on the U.S. livestock industry, as state experts are calling on all Texans to help monitor for the flies.
Young woman falls to her death in dramatic rope jump tragedy in Brazil
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Canes to celebrate Stanley Cup victory Saturday in Raleigh
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Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
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Houston's rainy forecast prompts Monday closure of FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown
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U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
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New World screwworm infestations rise to 12 as parasite spreads in Texas
The latest confirmed infestation was found in a sheep in Sutton County, adding to concerns that the flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond South Texas.
Low chance for tropical development along the Texas Gulf Coast this week
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FOX moves to acquire Roku in $22 billion deal
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Memorial Drive crash: 1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle catches fire
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
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Ground delay issued at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms
Travelers flying out of Bush Airport Monday should expect delays after the FAA issued a ground delay due to storms.
Iran latest: Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirms peace agreement
The United States and Iran reached an agreement Sunday that ended all hostilities between the two nations and is expected to allow commercial ships to once again traverse the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tentative deal reached to end Iran war, Trump orders stop to US naval blockade
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival cancels Monday events ahead of severe weather conditions
The FIFA Fan Festival in Houston will be closed this Monday, June 15, due to expected severe weather, following multiple safety pauses over the weekend.
Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup.
Fans turn out for Houston's first World Cup match day despite weather hiccups
Despite the rain at FIFA's Fan Festival, soccer fans remained undeterred, and Houston's first World Cup match is now officially in the books.
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal and a UFC cage fight at the White House
Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show at the White House.
Deadly listeria outbreak sparks expanded cheese recall across multiple states
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Remembering the 13 service members who died in Iran conflict
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