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Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish

And with any luck, it’ll also be short.

Texas Observer · Jun 16

US Agriculture Threat: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Warning Shows It Could Devastate Live Stocks

US agricultural authorities are investigating a potential screwworm outbreak in Texas, following detections near the Mexican border. The parasite poses a significant threat to livestock and supply chains.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims

On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2

Thrust into the spotlight by a school shooting, Uvalde’s former mayor finds his footing as a lawmaker

Don McLaughlin isn’t shy about speaking his mind and has disagreed with victims’ families and fellow Republicans. Now he brings his direct style to the Capitol.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 10, 2025

Uvalde Mayor During Robb Elementary School Shooting Introduces Bill To Improve Law Enforcement Response

State Rep. Don McLaughlin introduced a bill to mandate law enforcement agencies across Texas to create crisis response policies to an active shooter situation

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Former Uvalde mayor files Texas bill to improve law enforcement response to mass shootings

The bill would require school districts and law enforcement to meet once a year to plan their response to an active shooter situation. It would also mandate annual multi-agency exercise drills on how to respond to an active shooter.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2025

South Texas County Turns Red After 132 Years as GOP Flips Key Seats in the Historically Blue Region

Trump won Starr County with 57.7% of the support, flipping a longtime Democratic stronghold as GOP gains ground with Latino voters

Latin Times · Nov 7, 2024

Texas GOP Gains Enough House Seats to Pass Gov. Abbott's School Choice Legislation

The state's legislative session starts in January and Gov. Abbott announced school choice would be his top priority.

Latin Times · Nov 7, 2024

Texas House Dems Trip Over Their Own Low Bar

On Tuesday, the most modest of boasts became famous last words for the lower chamber’s dwindling Ds.

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas

Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024