Dispelling the myths about screwworms
New World screwworm (NWS. Cochliomyia hominovorax) is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife and, less commonly, people and birds, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). “The first case of NWS was confirmed in a three-week-old calf June 3 in Zavala County, Texas,” according to Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). “Since then, the calf has recovered from the infestation, and this
Hondo receives cleanup grant
By Rosanne Fohn Anvil Herald Reporter Hondo is one of eight ccommunities in Texas to receive a Brownfields Multipurpose Assessment and Cleanup grant. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency-funded grants is to fast-track cleanup of polluted sites in Texas to ultimately bring economic growth. Announced June 24, Hondo’s assessment grant for $500,000 will be used to conduct an inventory, planning, environmental assessment and community outreach for poss
