Texas
A South Texas town may have just seen the hottest May temperature in Texas history π₯΅
While it was hot in San Antonio on Thursday, it was downright sweltering in deep South Texas, where the temperatures were mind-blowing, with several spots jumping above 110 degrees.
Not only was it hot, it was also extremely humid. According to the Weather Prediction Center, La Puerta, Texas, just west of the Rio Grande Valley population center, reached 116 degrees on Thursday. That wasΒ easilyΒ the hottest place in the country.
It may have set even more records, however. Looking through historical data, the 116-degree reading may have set the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in May in Texas. This will have to be verified. Keep in mind that Texasβs all-time hottest temperature on record is 120 degrees set in Seymour and Monahans.
| CITY | TEMPERATURE | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| SEYMOUR | 120Β° | 8/12/1936 |
| MONAHANS | 120Β° | 6/28/1994 |
| RIO GRANDE VILLAGE | 119Β° | 6/24/2023 |
| QUANNAH | 119Β° | 6/28/1994 |
| GUTHRIE | 119Β° | 6/28/1994 |
Regardless, the heat yesterday across South Texas was dangerous.
In Brownsville, a record-high temperature of 104 degrees translated to a heat index of 129 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Harlingen reached a peak heat index of 128 degrees, while McAllenβs feels-like temperature peaked at 124 degrees.
Thankfully, a front brought relief on Friday. Cooler and wetter weather is expected over the weekend.
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When it comes to training the doctors and researchers who will staff hospitals, Texas holds its own on the world stage.Β
Several Texas health and medical institutions landed on U.S. News and World Report’s 2026-27 Best Global Universities list, with three cracking the global top 500 β led by UT Southwestern Medical Center at No. 113.
The list considered 13 indicators and weights to measure global research performance and reputation, ranking the world’s 2,250 top universities.
Here’s a look at how some major public and private health care and medical universities in Texas fared on the list.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Global Ranking: No. 113.
Location:Β Dallas, Texas.
Type:Β Public university.
Baylor College of Medicine
Global Ranking: No. 144.
Location:Β Houston, Texas.
Type:Β Private university.
University of Texas Health Science Center β Houston
Global Ranking: No. 324.
Location:Β Houston, Texas.
Type:Β Public university.
University of Texas Medical Branch β Galveston
Global Ranking: No. 599.
Location:Β Galveston, Texas.
Type:Β Public university.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Global Ranking: No. 1,871.
Location:Β Lubbock, Texas.
Type:Β Public university.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
AUSTIN – Texas officials are rolling out a new online hub aimed at helping residents spot and report the New World screwworm, a pest Gov. Greg Abbott says threatens livestock, wildlife, and the stateβs rural economy.
Abbott announced the launch of screwworm.texas.gov, an enhanced website housed in the Texas Division of Emergency Managementβs Disaster Portal that he described as a βone-stop shopβ for information and resources tied to the stateβs response.
The New World screwworm poses a direct threat to Texas livestock, wildlife, and our rural economy,β Abbott said. βThis new website puts essential tools in the hands of our producers, veterinarians, and families. Screwworm.texas.gov delivers the facts, maps, identification methods, and certification resources Texans need to detect problems early and report cases without delay. Now every Texan has the information to act. Texas will protect our land, our animals, and our way of life from this pest.
According to the governorβs office, the site is designed to provide βactionable and reliable multimedia informationβ about the New World screwworm, including fact sheets, videos, and educational materials.
The portal includes background information, guidance on how to spot the pest, sample collection procedures, Texas Animal Health Commission New World screwworm zone maps, the U.S. Department of Agriculture case dashboard, links to best practices for livestock and wildlife, and details on registering for a new no-cost New World screwworm Certified Inspector Training.
The governorβs office said state and federal partners are working together to detect, control and contain the spread, and that expanding public outreach and providing clear information is a key part of reducing risk.
Abbottβs office also highlighted actions taken by the governor in response to the pest, including:
- Directing the creation of a joint Texas New World screwworm Response Team
- Joining USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to announce a $750 million investment in a new sterile fly production facility in Edinburg
- Issuing a statewide disaster declaration ahead of the first detection
- Deploying state resources and activating the State Emergency Operations Center after the first confirmed Texas cases
- Visiting the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville for a briefing
- Launching a free online training course to certify more inspectors
- Announcing federal funding to strengthen inspection capacity.
Texans are urged to inspect livestock and pets for wounds and report suspected cases immediately, including in wildlife.
For livestock and pets, suspected cases should be reported to the Texas Animal Health Commissionβs 24-hour veterinarian call line at 1-800-550-8242.
For wildlife, reports should be made to Texas Parks and Wildlifeβs 24-hour biologistsβ call line at 512-389-4505. Officials also warn people not to move affected animals.
More information and updates are available at screwworm.texas.gov and screwworm.gov.
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