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New World Screwworm confirmed near Zapata County; meeting planned
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell notes that parts of Zapata County may be impacted by this development.
A meeting is planned in response to the confirmation of New World Screwworm in Jim Hogg County. Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell notes that parts of Zapata County may be impacted by this development. Residents are advised to check if their property is within an affected area.
An interactive tool is available to help with this. Further information on the situation and the planned meeting can be found through local news sources, including KGNS.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A meeting is planned in response to the confirmation of New World Screwworm in Jim Hogg County. Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell notes that parts of Zapata County may be impacted by this development…
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