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Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Berenice Garcia , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information, readers can consult reports from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, or other Texas news outlets.
Texas officials are investigating the cause of New World Screwworm infestations in the state. They believe that rodents and other small wildlife may be to blame for the infestations, which are affecting livestock and other animals. Further details about the infestations are available from local news sources.
For more information, readers can consult reports from KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio , or other Texas news outlets. Additional information can also be found in The Y'all, a weekly newsletter produced by Texas Tribune journalists, which covers news and issues from around the state, including the city of McAllen.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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