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Laredo bracing after screwworm found right across border
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sandra Sanchez , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This discovery was made just across the Rio Grande.
In South Texas, a border town is on high alert. A case of a certain parasite has been detected nearby. This discovery was made just across the Rio Grande.
As a result, the town is taking steps to protect its animals. Inspections are being conducted at the local public animal shelter to check for signs of infestation, according to the town's leader, but further details are available from the source, KXAN.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In South Texas, a border town is on high alert. A case of a certain parasite has been detected nearby. This discovery was made just across the Rio Grande. As a result, the town is taking steps to…
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