U.S. officials have issued a travel warning for Mexico after a series of kidnappings linked to dating app meetups. With many Louisiana residents traveling to Mexican beach destinations, the alert urges caution, especially when meeting strangers online. Travelers are advised to stick to public places and report any suspicious activity.
In July, 1947, a UFO supposedly crashed during a thunderstorm near Roswell. The military investigated and identified wreckage as being from a "UFO" but then changed their story, claiming it was actually a weather balloon. Something similar happened in 1974 not far from Presidio, Texas in Mexico.
The New World Screwworm, a dangerous parasite, poses a severe threat to livestock, wildlife, and pets in Texas, prompting increased surveillance and import restrictions.