In Texas, there have been confirmed infestations of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite. The parasite poses a risk to certain animals. Details about the infestations, including how the parasite spreads and what symptoms to look for, are available.

Officials are working to contain the outbreak. For more information on the confirmed infestations and the parasite, residents of Alamo Heights can refer to the Texas tracker, which provides further details on the outbreak and the efforts to address it.