A new deputy has been appointed to a key state agency position. This individual, Noah Betz, holds a business administration degree from Texas A&M, awarded in 2023. His age is not disclosed, but public records indicate he is likely 24 or 25 years old.
Betz works closely with the agency's leader, often accompanying him to meetings with staff. His role is significant, as the agency has a large workforce of 3,000 employees.
Further information about Betz's appointment and the agency's recent staffing changes is available from the source.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm in a horse in Texas. The U.S. Equestrian Federation reported the parasite was found Sept. 9 in the hind leg of a working ranch horse in Presidio County, in the Big Bend region. This marks the first...
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