A screwworm outbreak is affecting animal shelters in Texas, including those near Barton Creek. The shelters are facing budget strains due to the cost of medications.

The medications in question are used to treat and prevent screwworms in dogs and cats. They are either instant kill or preventative medications.

Further details on the outbreak and its impact on local shelters can be found through CBS Austin, which has reported on the issue and its effects on animal shelter budgets across the state.