RFD NEWS Correspondent Frank McCaffrey covers news from Texas in the US-Mexico border region. He has provided in-depth coverage of immigration, the 2021 Texas freeze, the arrival of the New World screwworm, and Mexico’s water debt owed under a 1944 treaty.
Frank has worked as an anchor and reporter at two stations in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. His broadcast journalism career has also taken him to Upstate New York and Montana. Prior to that, he spent years working as a journalist with Fox News Channel.
He considers RFD-TV to be the best station he has ever worked with and loves interacting with the team! He grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, where he learned about policy and — well — traffic. He has a BA in communications/journalism from Loyola University Maryland and a master’s in government/political science from Johns Hopkins University.
McCaffrey currently resides in Harlingen, Texas, with his lovely wife, “Liss,” and son Louis. By all accounts, his family spends way too much time on the beach!
Drought and pasture mealybug are contributing to tighter hay supplies across the state.
October 05, 2026 01:31 PM
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Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says heat and dehydration are linked to the disease.
September 30, 2026 05:01 PM
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Rancher Michael Vickers says private landowners are still covering property damage from the border crisis.
September 30, 2026 02:29 PM
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Texas A&M AgriLife says the pest can cause severe damage to grasses used for hay.
September 29, 2026 02:00 PM
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U.S. cattle supplies remain historically tight as concerns over beef affordability continue.
September 23, 2026 01:00 PM
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U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz and Henry Cuellar weigh in on Farm Bill progress and its importance to Texas farmers.
September 22, 2026 01:01 PM
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Improved rainfall has growers optimistic as the new citrus season approaches
September 10, 2026 12:10 PM
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Producers remain mindful of weather as Texas cotton harvest continues.
September 09, 2026 02:00 PM
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Growers report a promising crop as they work through drought and workforce concerns.
August 27, 2026 12:30 PM
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Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.
August 25, 2026 01:00 PM
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South Texas farmers and ranchers have raised concerns over water supplies.
August 21, 2026 01:30 PM
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Industry leaders and lawmakers are looking at legal pathways to address the need for farm workers.
August 19, 2026 12:39 PM
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