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2 days ago | kxan.com | Dylan McKim

RED ROCK, Texas (Nexstar) - A parasitic fly that devastated Texas livestock in the 1960s is spreading north through Central America and potentially toward the state's $15 billion cattle industry, prompting state and federal officials to launch emergency preparations for what could become an economic catastrophe. The New World screwworm embeds its larvae into the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, wildlife and pets.

2 days ago | kxan.com | Billy Gates

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Tre Johnson is headed to our nation's capital. The Washington Wizards selected the one-and-done Texas guard with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In his freshman season with the Longhorns, Johnson led the Southeastern Conference in scoring with 19.9 points per game and shot nearly 40% from 3-point range. Many draft evaluators and pundits consider Johnson as the best pure shooter in this year's draft.

3 days ago | kxan.com | Avery Travis

Editor's note: In the above video, we incorrectly stated how soon the Texas Veterans Commission Job Fair-CON was happening. The event is happening July 24 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. AUSTIN (KXAN) - When Cory Patton walked into a job fair last year, he was understandably nervous. The Air Force veteran had a background in construction but hoped to find a job where his employer valued the skills he developed over his years in military service, too.

3 days ago | kxan.com | Billy Gates

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver has played like an all-star for the past couple of seasons, and now he's finally officially one. Stuver, along with forward Brandon Vazquez and head coach Nico Estévez, will represent Austin FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer all-star game July 23 at Q2 Stadium. The MLS all-star squad will play the LigaMX all-stars at 8 p.m. on AppleTV's MLS Season Pass. Estévez and his staff will coach the MLS club against LigaMX's finest as the host team.

3 days ago | kxan.com | Kyle Koster

Will the Dallas Mavericks really be contenders next year? by: Kyle KosterPosted:Updated:In a matter of hours the Dallas Mavericks are expected to select Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Duke phenom's inclusion on next year's roster has sparked new life into the franchise, which is desperate to turn the page from dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.