eBird indicates rare for Jeff Davis County, TX. 2 individuals present. Photos & entry by CP.
Possibly a pincher bug (per mandibles) carrying a load of … something. It is easier to see in when it moves in the video, which I will try to post and link.
Finally, got the video posted (what an ordeal!)
https://youtu.be/7Qxa37u5V9Q
Okay, I currently think this is a green lacewing larva carrying debris.
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/08/07/lacewing-larva-4/
“ Shambling across the stump, the bug looked like a homeless vagabond carrying all his possessions strapped to his back.”
https://www.al.com/live/2012/11/junk_bugs_are_cute_but_that_lo.html
Survey whiskers in the wild. Observed and "replanted" after photographing.
2 photos
Photo & entry by CP.
two wasps sparing with each other - they'd make contact, separate, then make contact again...
On Salvia dorrii.
Large (cephaolothorax & abdomen approx. 1") w/young aboard. Photos & entry by CP.
Photo & entry by CP.