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For the first time in decades, the US-Mexico border is silent. Here's why
President Trump's promise to stem the flow of migrants across the border seems fulfilled: Fewer migrants are crossing and ...
US military to create two new border zones, officials say
The Pentagon will create two new military zones along the border with Mexico, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, a move that ...
What to know about New World screwworm flies — and what’s at stake for Texas livestock
According to experts from Texas A&M, the New World screwworm is a tropical, parasitic fly native to the Western Hemisphere.
US military expected to announce two new zones where service members can detain migrants on southern border, officials say
The US Navy and Air Force are expected to announce the establishment of two additional military zones along the US southern ...
U.S. Is Creating 2 New Expanded Military Zones Along Border With Mexico
The plans for strips of land in Texas and Arizona are the latest step to militarize the boundary to stem an already dwindling number of migrant crossings.
Texas to create response team to combat New World screwworms
Greg Abbott directed two agencies to assemble a response team to combat the New World screwworm, which poses a serious threat ...
Texas commissions team to fight flesh-eating screwworms, protect livestock
With the flesh-eating screwworm inching toward Texas, the state will commission a team to fight the parasitic fly and protect ...
Texas mobilizes to combat screwworm invasion threat
The New World screwworm is posing a serious threat to Texas livestock, the beef industry, and the broader state economy.
Texas creates task force to take on screwworms
New World screwworms can devastate the cattle industry. That's why Gov. Abbott has created a task for to take them on.
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Texas New World screwworm response team formed to amplify preparedness
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