How to detect signs of New World screwworm in animals

This photo shows a screwworm infestation wound on a dog. — AgriLife photo by Doug Mader

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June 11, 2025

The name screwworm refers to the feeding behavior exhibited by the maggots as they burrow (screw) into the wound. These maggots and their feeding cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks.

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ALL EYES ON CAR SHOW

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June 11, 2025

Above, a customized fiery red 1932 Ford Coupe, owned by Steve Belt of Hutto, sits on display at Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club’s 20th Annual Car F...

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Over 30 breweries to hit town for Rotary’s craft beer festival

June 11, 2025

The Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will return for its fourth year next weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, at Marktplatz. Discounted ticket...

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Court at Law Judge says youth crime court process is up tenfold

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

June 11, 2025

Gillespie County Court at Law Judge Chris Nevins requested an increase in dealing with juvenile criminal cases as both incidents and costs have increa...

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Panetti dies on death row in Galveston

June 11, 2025

Scott Louis Panetti evaded the death penalty four times over 31 years for the murder of his in-laws. The 67-year-old former Fredericksburg resident di...

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County agent warns of screwworm threat

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

June 11, 2025

Gillespie County ranchers face a resurgent threat in the screwworm, whether they make their money from cattle sales or hunting leases. County Agent Br...

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Crabapple donations end Sunday

June 11, 2025

The Advisory Committee of the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund, housed at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, gave six $10,000 grants to eac...

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