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Starr County

Coverage of Starr County in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 07:04 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 17:31 UTC
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New World screwwormtopic3rancherperson1Texasplace1Lenny Fuentesperson1Texas Animal Health Commissionorganization1Starr County Emergency Managementorganization1Valleyplace1Rio Grande Cityplace1Jim Hogg Countyplace1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 23 · 17:31 UTCBORDER REPORT
    'I was prepared': Rancher recalls identifying screwworm in calf

    A Texas rancher identified Starr County's first confirmed case of the New World screwworm in a calf, prompting immediate safety measures to contain the parasitic fly's spread and protect livestock and wildlife.

  • HEALTHJul 19 · 23:15 UTCBORDER REPORT
    New World Screwworm found in calf in the Valley

    Starr County officials confirmed the first New World Screwworm case in a baby calf located in the western area of the county. The county is collaborating with the Texas Animal Health Commission and other entities to address the issue.

  • HEALTHJul 1 · 07:04 UTCBORDER REPORT
    'Infection zones,' new screwworm cases have border residents on edge

    Ranchers and residents in Texas attended an information session about new infestation zones and surveillance zones in Starr County following a New World screwworm infection in a calf in neighboring Jim Hogg County.