ValleyCentral

Concerns over a screwworm outbreak in Texas are impacting cattle ranches and the Rio Grande Valley’s hunting industry. Hunting outfitters and ranchers fear the spread of infected animals could disrupt the hunting season.

A human smuggling pursuit involving a tractor-trailer led to a fire along U.S. 281 in Linn, Texas, causing road closures. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra reported that first responders are addressing the fire, with southbound lanes closed approximately six miles north of Linn.