Michael Marks

Austin

Producer at Texas Standard

@TexasStandard, dog owner, NBA aspirant, [email protected] https://t.co/pWzyQRbZPy

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Why ranchers are ‘absolutely terrified’ of the New World screwworm’s return

1 day ago | texasstandard.org | Michael Marks

Schmidt still raises cattle in the area. He says he’s “absolutely terrified” of screwworms returning – which they’re in the process of doing. New World screwworms were largely contained at the border of Panama and Colombia for the last 30 years. But they broke through that barrier in 2022. Since then, they’ve advanced more than 1,000 miles to the Mexican states of Veracruz and Oaxaca.
The relationship between employment, counseling, and recidivism

3 days ago | tandfonline.com | Serina Padgett |Michael Marks

Advanced search Justice, Opportunities, and Rehabilitation Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/2997965X.2025.2507578?needAccess=true Abstract Recidivism is an extensive, ongoing issue in the United States. Two factors that may be related to recidivism are opportunities for counseling and employment while incarcerated. We explore the question of how these...
A flesh-eating parasite once plagued American cattle. Now it's threatening to return

3 weeks ago | kcur.org | Michael Marks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently suspended imports of cattle from Mexico, after new reports showed that a destructive pest called the New World Screwworm had moved north to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. The New World Screwworm – which is actually a fly – was a huge problem for U.S. livestock and wildlife until it was eradicated in the 1960s.
Ranchers plead for help to fight a devastating pest on its way back to Texas

3 weeks ago | radio.kttz.org | Michael Marks

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, a Texan, spoke to reporters in front of the White House last week about a dangerous pest on its way back to the United States. "The New World Screwworm, the NWS for short, is a scourge that is making its way from Latin America up through Mexico," Rollins said.
Ranchers plead for help to fight a devastating pest on its way back to Texas

4 weeks ago | kut.org | Michael Marks

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, a Texan, spoke to reporters in front of the White House last week about a dangerous pest on its way back to the United States. “The New World Screwworm, the NWS for short, is a scourge that is making its way from Latin America up through Mexico,” Rollins said.
Ranchers Plead for Help to Fight a Devastating Pest on Its Way Back to Texas

4 weeks ago | m.farms.com | Michael Marks

By Michael MarksAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, a Texan, spoke to reporters in front of the White House last week about a dangerous pest on its way back to the United States. “The New World Screwworm, the NWS for short, is a scourge that is making its way from Latin America up through Mexico,” Rollins said.
Big Bend’s skies are getting darker again after years of light pollution

1 month ago | dentonrc.com | Michael Marks

International Dark Sky Week, a time to highlight the value of keeping the night sky dark and to inform folks about the downsides of light pollution, ends Monday. Some of the world’s darkest skies are in the Big Bend region of West Texas — although in recent years, light pollution from oil and gas development has lightened them.
West Columbia’s Cam Ward is the top NFL prospect you almost never heard of

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Michael Marks |Michael Shapiro

Share The last time a Texan was taken first overall in the NFL Draft was 2019, when the Arizona Cardinals selected quarterback Kyler Murray. The draft is the league’s annual event where teams pick new players from college to add to their roster. Murray had the typical pedigree of a first overall pick – he won three state championships with powerhouse Allen High School and was named Mr. Texas Football twice. His father was a star quarterback at Texas A&M. Colleges coveted him.
Bird flu now spreading through wild mammals, Texas Parks and Wildlife confirms

1 month ago | hppr.org | Michael Marks

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has discovered avian flu in several species of mammals, including skunks, foxes and raccoons. Dairy cows in Texas tested positive for this strain of flu a little more than a year ago. Since then, it's passed between livestock and even to humans. The flu's presence in wild mammals represents a new stage of its spread. Hunter Reed, senior wildlife veterinarian for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, spoke to the Texas Standard about the development.
Big Bend's skies are getting darker again after years of light pollution

1 month ago | kut.org | Michael Marks

Monday, April 21, marks the beginning of International Dark Sky Week, a time to highlight the value of keeping the night sky dark, and to inform folks about the downsides of light pollution. Some of the world’s darkest skies are in the Big Bend region of West Texas – although in recent years, light pollution from oil and gas development has lightened them.