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New World screwworm remains outside the Big Country, but officials urge vigilance
By Shelly Womack at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Texas tracks the spread of the New World screwworm, Texas Parks and Wildlife's Ryan Schmidt explains what it is, how officials are keeping it in check and why vigilance remains critical. As of July 12, there are 21 active cases and 14 inactive cases statewide. ...
Key takeaway As of July 12, there are 21 active cases and 14 inactive cases statewide.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Texas tracks the spread of the New World screwworm, Texas Parks and Wildlife's Ryan Schmidt explains what it is, how officials are keeping it in check and why vigilance remains critical. As of July 12, there are 21 active cases and 14 inactive cases statewide. ...
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