LEFT This Austin American Statesman graphic illustrates by shading the Texas counties currently reporting New World Screwworm infestations, as of press time on June 24, 2026. “Infestations” can be a misleading term- it simply means at least one active case has been identified within that county.
Menard Commissioners Court declares a state of disaster due to the recent emergence of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in the area. The state of disaster went into effect on June 17, 2026, as an emergency measure. Our county will be ahead of the curve for emergency assistance should NWS be found in Menard County in the future.
There have been 18 confirmed cases of NWS in Texas and one in New Mexico, …
