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Hill County declares local disaster due to New World screwworm threat
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Matt McGovern , as published by FOX 44
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the declaration and its implications can be found through Hill County or the original report from FOX 44.
Hill County has taken action in response to the New World screwworm threat. A Local Declaration of Disaster was issued by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and the Hill County Commissioners Court. This declaration is a result of the growing threat posed by the New World screwworm in the area.
The declaration was made on a Tuesday, according to Hill County Emergency Management. It follows a statewide disaster declaration made by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Further details on the declaration and its implications can be found through Hill County or the original report from FOX 44.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: FOX 44 Reading time: 1 min
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