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Texas screwworm cases rise to 20 as officials expand infested zone to 3 counties
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The affected area has been expanded to include three counties.
Texas is experiencing a rise in screwworm cases, with the total now at 20. The affected area has been expanded to include three counties. Details of the situation are available from local news sources, including KTXS.
Officials are working to combat the issue. Their current strategy involves releasing large numbers of sterile male flies, which they believe is their best defense against the screwworms. For more information on the screwworm cases and the efforts to control them, readers can consult the original report from KTXS.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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