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 producer 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!
Severe drought in South Texas is forcing ranchers to consider cattle sell-offs as feed and water supplies dwindle, threatening herd health and livestock operations.
March 12, 2026 05:09 PM
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The bill has already cleared the House Agriculture Committee and is headed toward a full House vote, but the timeline for final passage remains unclear. But the question is, when exactly? Could it possibly be a nice little gift for Easter?
March 11, 2026 11:12 AM
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Texas lawmakers secure funding for sterile fly production as officials work to stop the New World screwworm from spreading into the U.S. cattle herd.
March 03, 2026 12:20 PM
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U.S.-Mexico agricultural trade faces uncertainty in 2026 as tariffs and cartel violence threaten farmers and ranchers. Congressman Henry Cuellar and Texas leaders weigh in on impacts and risks.
February 27, 2026 09:00 AM
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High beef prices are squeezing South Texas restaurants, but Texas Farm Bureau says consumer demand remains strong despite record costs.
February 25, 2026 11:12 AM
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Cotton jassid, a invasive pest, is raising concerns for Southeast cotton growers as experts work to understand its impact this season.
February 24, 2026 09:00 AM
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