Ranger at Gold Ribbon Rescue
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Michelle Goldberg introduces us to a dog that's looking for its forever home.

Rabid cat bites 3 victims at Black Rock Park in Llano County

Three people were bitten by a rabid cat while visiting Black Rock Park in Llano County last weekend, the sheriff's office said.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas

Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.

TRACK: Map shows where screwworm cases are in Texas

The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.

Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas

Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.

Dog found in trash compactor in Austin
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Police are investigating after an Austin woman claims a dispute with two friends ended with her dog being found inside a trash compactor.

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response

U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.

Nonprofit suffers flood damage from heavy rains
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A local nonprofit is working to clean up after heavy rain caused significant flooding over the weekend. FOX 7 Austin’s Katie Pratt went to Leander to speak with the founder.

Screwworm risk and household pets
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While state animal health officials race to contain the New World screwworm, federal officials confirmed the first case of the parasite in a dog. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan has more on what pet owners might want to be aware of. 

New World screwworm in Texas: Austin vet offers advice on keeping pets safe

Livestock and pet owners in Texas are on high alert after a case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a dog. An Austin vet is offering some advice on how to protect your pets.

Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

Texas homeowner mistakes alligator on the porch for an Amazon package delivery

A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.

Texas scales up emergency response to combat destructive New World screwworm

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.