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Beef prices already at records as Texas confronts screwworm cases
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Phil Prazan , as published by NBC DFW
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Governor Greg Abbott has activated the State Emergency Operations Center and issued a disaster declaration.
Texas officials are taking action to address the presence of screwworm cases in the state. Governor Greg Abbott has activated the State Emergency Operations Center and issued a disaster declaration. This response is due to several confirmed cases of the new world screwworm, with five cases identified so far.
Details about the screwworm cases are limited, but it is known that they have been confirmed in the state. The activation of the State Emergency Operations Center indicates a significant response to the situation. Further information about the screwworm cases and the state's response can be found through NBC DFW.
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Category: western Published: June 8, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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