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Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shevoyd Hamilton , as published by Fort Worth Business Press
· June 9, 2026
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Key takeaway One of the new cases is located in Andrews County, which is approximately 400 miles north of Fort Worth.
S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed three new cases of New World screwworm. This brings the total number of cases in the state to five.
One of the new cases is located in Andrews County, which is approximately 400 miles north of Fort Worth . S. Department of Agriculture or other news sources.
For more information on the New World screwworm cases in Texas, readers can refer to the original report from the Texas Tribune, available through the Fort Worth Business Press.
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Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Business Press ·
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