Texas has expanded an emergency declaration after detecting a flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm. Discovered in a calf roughly 100 miles from San Antonio, this is the first confirmed case in about six decades.

As a significant winter storm looms, West Virginia has declared a state of preparedness across all 55 counties. Forecasts predict heavy snowfall and strong winds, prompting mobilization of emergency resources and urging residents to stay vigilant.