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New World Screwworm confirmed near Zapata County; meeting planned
By Juan Puente at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell said that portions of the county may be affected following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in neighboring Jim Hogg County.Rathmell urged residents to verify whether their property falls within an affected area using an interact...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell said that portions of the county may be affected following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in neighboring Jim Hogg County.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell said that portions of the county may be affected following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in neighboring Jim Hogg County.Rathmell urged residents to verify whether their property falls within an affected area using an interact...
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