Texas reports 5 New World screwworm infections as federal response expands
Federal officials have confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the state’s total to five detections in less than a week.
Federal officials have confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the state’s total to five detections in less than a week.
The United States said it shot down two Iranian drones that were allegedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a further escalation in tensions as the conflict reached its 100th day.
Australia head coach Russell Borgeaud praised Alas Pilipinas outside hitter Alyssa Solomon after a hard-fought Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup match on Sunday at the Candon City Arena.
Ella Pangilinan, sister of actor Donny Pangilinan, has welcomed her first child with her husband, Enrique Miranda.
The Pride Houston parade scheduled for Saturday night was cancelled due to heavy rain and flooding in the Houston area, organizers said in a Facebook statement.
Pride Houston Parade 2026 had been set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Houston City Hall and continue through downtown before ending at 10 p.m.
Organizers said the decision was made out of concern for public safety as severe weather and localized flooding affected parts of the city. They added that they are exploring possible rescheduling dates between July 19 and October 31.
The Pride Festival, which began earlier in the day in front of City Hall, remained open until the evening. Several related events—including block parties in Montrose and scheduled nightlife celebrations—were still planned to continue.
Pride Houston events are typically held in late June but were moved up this year to avoid conflicts with FIFA World Cup-related activity in the city. This is the first time the parade itself has been cancelled due to weather, though Pride events were previously cancelled in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers noted that Houston’s Pride parade has evolved over time, moving from Montrose to downtown in 2015 to accommodate larger crowds and event space, a shift that sparked debate within the LGBTQ+ community about preserving its historic roots.
The City of San Antonio has completed its largest rooftop solar installation to date, placing the system on top of the Ron Darner Parks and Recreation Headquarters on the Far West Side along Old Highway 90.
The New York Knicks will look to move closer to their first NBA championship since 1973 when they host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
More than 100 protesters gathered Saturday outside the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit at the Marriott Rivercenter, creating a highly visible demonstration marked by competing political messages, debates, and a significant police presence.
The NBA Finals may not be the only major event taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya was arrested at the Senate on Monday in connection with a malversation case linked to an alleged anomalous flood control project in Bulacan.