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Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reported the issue, stating that the lake is "infested" with a type of shellfish.
In Texas, a lake has been affected by an invasive species. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reported the issue, stating that the lake is "infested" with a type of shellfish. The lake in question is located near Amarillo.
Further information about the situation can be found through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or other local news sources. Details about the impact of the invasive species and any potential actions being taken are not specified in initial reports, but residents can consult the original source for more information.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, a lake has been affected by an invasive species. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reported the issue, stating that the lake is "infested" with a type of shellfish. The lake in…
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