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Assistant Professor of History | AFT Local 6249 | TXST Alumni | Bibliophile | #BlackLivesMatter | He/Him | 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 | Views = Mine





NEWS: Screwworm has been detected in Texas, USDA confirmed - marking a serious threat to US cattle and other animals Larvae of the parasite were found in the umbilical cord of a 3 week old calf Screwworm was eradicated from the US in 1966

Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case detected in Texas cattle bbc.in/4uPGp85


Trump appears to be completely passed out asleep during his 3pm Oval Office announcement

The New World #Screwworm sounds like something from a horror movie but it's real. It threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and in rare cases even people. A Texas outbreak could cost billions and hit ranchers hard. Now, @USDA has confirmed a case in South Texas. This is no longer a future concern - it is an agricultural emergency that requires an immediate, coordinated response. While Sid Miller tours the state with my communist opponent Clayton Tucker, sullying his Republican legacy, Texas agriculture is facing a very real threat that demands immediate attention from actual leaders. Clayton and Sid need not apply. Neither is serious. Neither is ready. Texans deserve an Agriculture Commissioner focused on protecting our farmers, ranchers, livestock, and food supply rather than chasing headlines. As Agriculture Commissioner, I will take threats like this seriously, act before crises reach our doorstep, and ensure Texas is prepared for the challenges ahead. #txlege hpj.com/2026/06/03/usd…

American Civil War (1861 Colonized)

Hell yeah - this is badass


A case of NWS may have been detected in South Texas. The sample is now at USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, lowa for confirmatory testing. We will provide updates the moment results are available. We have already activated personnel on the ground and are working with local partners. What you can expect from us is transparency, candor, and most important — action. screwworm.gov
