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.

Gracie the Giraffe has been found
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Gracie the Giraffe has been spotted after escaping from a private ranch earlier this month.

Food and pet drive-up distribution event in Austin
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The Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! hosted a drive-up giveaway at the Delco Activity Center. In just two hours, crews handed out supplies to more than 300 households and 500 pets.

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.

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.

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.

Giraffe goes missing from Texas ranch
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According to a Facebook post made by the Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter, the giraffe named Gracie disappeared from the Cedar Hollow Ranch.

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.

Tito at Love-A-Bull up for adoption
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If you're looking to add a new member to your family, Tito might be that addition for you!