Critical flood emergencies declared in Uvalde County and along the Guadalupe and Pedernales rivers. One person has died.

The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet scheduled a special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was previously represented by disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales.

The case in Andrews County included an infested dog. Another case included a goat in Gillespie County.

A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.