Blanco County Prepares for Screwworm Threat | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Blanco County in Texas just declared a local disaster—yes, even though no screwworm cases have been found yet. This preemptive move arms officials to respond instantly if the deadly New World screwworm shows up, protecting ranchers whose livelihoods depend on livestock. The parasite, a fly whose larvae feed on living animals, has 29 confirmed cases statewide, with the nearest one in Harper, just across the county line. County Judge Brett Bray says the declaration gives them the tools to support farmers, even euthanizing and disposing of infected animals if needed—using county property if…