The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team has been deployed to the Texas Hill Country to help state officials responding to cases of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that can infect livestock, pets, wildlife and people in rare cases.

What's happening: The deployment comes as the Texas Animal Health Commission continues inspections and response efforts following the confirmation of New World screwworm in a calf in Zavala County on June 3. The case marked the first detection of the parasite in Texas since its spread from Central America and Mexico reached the state.

Twelve faculty and staff members from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are part of the initial deployment. Team members will help conduct animal inspections, treatments and sample collection in affected areas.

What's being done: The New World screwworm was eradicated from the United States in 1966 through sterile fly release programs. Federal and state agencies are now using similar eradication strategies in affected areas.

The construction of “Big 6” continues with multiple mainlane closures in College Station throughout the week of June 15.

What you need to know:

• June 15-16: Full closure on northbound mainlanes from University and Briarcrest drives, 8:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

  • Traffic will exit on Briarcrest Drive and reenter through the south.

  • Ramp closures begin at 7:30 p.m.

  • The northbound Texas Avenue exit ramp will also be closed on June 16 for paving, starting at 7:30 p.m..

• June 17-19: Full closure on southbound mainlanes from Briarcrest Drive and Harvey Road, 8:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

  • Traffic will exit on University Drive and reenter north of Harvey Road.

  • Ramp closures begin at 7:30 p.m.

What’s next: The Texas Department of Transportation says two mainlanes in each direction will be usable throughout the construction. TxDOT is focusing on the mainlanes for the majority of work, along with the construction of temporary pavement and retaining walls.

D&D Moving and Storage, a College Station-based moving company, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony from the BCS Chamber of Commerce on June 12.

What D&D offers: D&D offers local and long distance moving services, along with residential and commercial moving.

The businesses has been operating since 2000, with a mission to make moving less stressful across Aggieland. It started out with a single truck and has since grown.

Before you go: D&D’s two locations offer services to both Bryan and College Station residents. They also offer self storage units in College Station, so customers can store their belongings until the next move.

• 3700 State Hwy. 6 South, College Station

• 3131 E 29th St., Bryan

For more than 55 years, The Arts Center of the Brazos Valley in College Station has served the area with art exhibitions, classes, events and used as a way for artists to express themselves. The center will continue that mission with its current exhibit focusing on the beauty of wood art and plenty of classes and events lined up for artists of all ages.

"Into the Woods" is on display until July 3.

The big picture: The center is a destination for those who want to see what the Brazos Valley art community has to offer.

Built in a former fire station, the center has two floors available for exhibitions, studios for visiting artists and multiple classrooms dedicated to art of all types.

The takeaway: Entry to the museum is always free and they welcome everyone from in and outside of the community to visit and enjoy the exhibits and classes.

• Open Monday-Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.
• 4180 Texas 6 Frontage Road, College Station