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State Health Services Airdropping Rabies Vaccine Bait for Wildlife along Border Play Video
January 9, 2020 6:33 PM
ZAPATA – This week, state health services is airdropping rabies vaccine in an effort to distribute to wildlife over nearly the entire border. In Texas, that’s 1,256 miles. A large target. Small airplanes at the Zapata County Airport are going in and out, dropping baits containing the vaccine over... more » -
Drought Worsens as South Texas Officials, Ranchers Wait for State’s Approval for Disaster Declaration Play Video
August 21, 2019 5:27 PM
NEAR HEBBRONVILLE – The worst drought conditions in the continental United States is affecting four nearby South Texas counties. A drought map reveals big problems for people in Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg and Duval counties; especially for ranchers. With the lack of rain for months, the reservoirs are... more » -
Residents Hopeful, Concerned with Rise in Water Levels
September 28, 2017 9:55 PM
SAN YGNACIO – Falcon Dam is bearing the brunt of floodwaters headed towards the Rio Grande Valley, as the Rio Grande River crests in Laredo following days of rain. The dam operated outside of Zapata is the only obstacle between flooded Laredo and homes in the Valley. In Falcon Lake,... more » -
Aviso de Hervir Agua para Residentes del Condado Zapata Play Video
May 22, 2017 7:45 PM
ZAPATA - A los residentes en el condado de Zapata se les aconseja hervir su agua antes de consumirla. El aviso viene después de los daños por la tormenta en una de las estaciones de bombeo de la ciudad. El daño, se debió a debido a una relámpago el lunes... more » -
Some Zapata Co. Residents Waiting for IBWC’s Next Move Play Video
March 7, 2017 6:53 PM
ZAPATA COUNTY – The deadline has passed for veterans and retirees in Zapata County to get off the government’s land. The International Boundary and Water Commission said they’re too close to Falcon Lake and the government said more property owners could get the same notice. The homeowners said they’re waiting... more »