February 3rd, 2026

New World Screwworm has not yet reached Texas, but as it approaches the southern border from Mexico, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has issued a statewide disaster declaration. Today is the Day the Music Died, marking 67 years since the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. Our Charley Maranville reports the Buddy Holly Center has free events for all ages, including free admission to the museum from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and to the J.I. Allison House from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. and a guided gallery tour at 1:30 P.M.