June 10th, 2026

Published June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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The New World Screwworm has made it into Texas. Lab testing confirmed the first case in Zapata County last week. West Texas ranchers are taking note…but not panicking.

Jodey Arrington is making his way toward retirement…the ballot is settled for November…and the soon-to-be former Congressman says he already feels lighter.

At a time when more Texans are relying on food assistance…the Food Bank of West Central Texas is expanding its service to the Big Country…The organization’s big drive through project is now open for business…we’ll tell you about it.

This week on West Texas Roots we have the origin story of the CALF festival.

Classic literature offers rich, familiar stories…but sometimes the language gets in the way for new readers. A-C-U’s Shakespeare Festival kicks off this week…with an updated approach.