New World screwworm remains outside the Big Country, but officials urge vigilance

New World screwworm remains outside the Big Country, but officials urge vigilance

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. The closest case to [...]