Locally acquired malaria case confirmed in Texas, state agency following up
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed a case of malaria diagnosed in someone who spent time working outdoors in Cameron County.
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed a case of malaria diagnosed in someone who spent time working outdoors in Cameron County.
State health officials said on Saturday evening that they are working to find a missing camera that contains radioactive material.
The spread of the Omicron variant is causing widespread disruption in Texas and across the US as hospitalizations reach a level not seen since the 2020-21 holiday surge.
The demand for tests continues to rise along with the number of positive COVID-19 cases across Texas and the country.
The patient in her 40s was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 in Harris County.
An analysis of data from the four-week period from Sept. 4 through Oct. 1 shows that vaccination had a strong protective effect across all ages.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has asked the CDC to ship Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to more than 900 state providers in 155 counties.
Texas is getting ready to receive more than 1.3 million doses of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine in the coming week.
Pfizer said its children's vaccine is ⅓ of what adults receive and is 90% effective in 5-11 year olds.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services is deploying an additional 2,500 medical staff to support health care facilities in Texas, including hospitals and nursing homes.
The trailers will be staged centrally in San Antonio in case any local jurisdictions around the state need them.
There were 10,041 Texas hospital patients with COVID-19 as of Monday, August 9, the most recent state tally available from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The rising trend holds in North Texas, with the biggest jumps in the more rural Texas counties like Parker, Johnson, Rockwall, and Ellis.
The increasing rates of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Texas are showing steeper jumps than past surges, state health officials said Wednesday.
"Get FULLY vaccinated ASAP." That's the message the Texas Department of State Health Services has for residents amid a continuing surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Parkland Hospital's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Chang says everyone who has been admitted to the hospital with Covid-19 is unvaccinated.
"There's a perception out there that getting one shot gives you enough protection and that's just simply not true with the two-shot dosing," Robert Hancock said.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 4,375 new cases and 59 new deaths on Tuesday.
Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases in Texas has decreased by 481, a decrease of 12%, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The majority of verified deaths were associated with hypothermia, DSHS said Thursday.
Until now it has been limited to designated groups, but on March 23 the Texas Department of State Health Services announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will open to all adult Texans in one week.
Texas has now administered more than 8.8 million doses, an increase of 1.2 million in the last week.
The death toll from the coronavirus in Texas is nearing the 44,000 mark -- with 315 more deaths reported on Thursday alone.
The state of Texas will receive 401,750 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government for the week of Feb. 8.
School officials in Hays County say troopers will try to determine whether seatbelts would have saved lives.
The Tarrant County woman sentenced in a controversial illegal voting case will avoid going to prison.
A sellout crowd of 42,130 was the largest ever for a regular-season game at Globe Life Field.
They were selected to be part of a nationwide research project with the Southwest Research Institute. They'll capture images of the solar eclipse using telescopes as it crosses the United States.
"Savor it," said Bochy. "Not just tonight but the next game when you get the rings. Soak it in because it's so hard to do."
School officials in Hays County say troopers will try to determine whether seatbelts would have saved lives.
The Tarrant County woman sentenced in a controversial illegal voting case will avoid going to prison.
A sellout crowd of 42,130 was the largest ever for a regular-season game at Globe Life Field.
They were selected to be part of a nationwide research project with the Southwest Research Institute. They'll capture images of the solar eclipse using telescopes as it crosses the United States.
"Savor it," said Bochy. "Not just tonight but the next game when you get the rings. Soak it in because it's so hard to do."
It's the case that revealed problems within the Midlothian Police Department. Now another family is coming forward with their story.
It started with a 12-year-old girl reporting an alleged sex crime.
Mendi Cruson wanted a big backyard, with more room for her family, so she began looking for a new home to rent.
The city and the police department have not identified the officer.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
T.C. Broadnax was one of the two finalists for the position of city manager in Austin. He was up against Denton's city manager, Sara Hensley.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Families across Texas are sharing similar stories of their experience with the solar company Sunnova.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
The Women's Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million, but a new lawsuit alleges the money went to pay a lavish salary to for-profit fundraisers.
Targeted advertising and changes in societal norms over the past 50 years have led to an upsurge in alcohol-related diseases and deaths among women.
The City said orders will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
Curbside Delights will open around the end of April!
This comes after the union overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract agreement in December.
A sellout crowd of 42,130 was the largest ever for a regular-season game at Globe Life Field.
Marquette, NC State, Duke and Houston will hit the court at the American Airlines Center Friday.
"To watch them relive the moments that are otherwise a blur for them is probably one of my favorite parts of the job," said Bailey Orr, lead photographer for the Texas Rangers.
Your defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers are back in Arlington.
This will be an Opening Day like never before in Arlington, Texas.
Two days before the release of her new album, "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé dropped a track list with a number of hints about the new record, including a possible Willie Nelson collaboration.
The incident allegedly occurred in February, when Swift was in Melbourne for her Eras Tour.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
Highs on Friday afternoon will be in the mid and upper 70s for most of North Texas!
According to school officials in Hays County, troopers will try to determine whether seatbelts would have saved lives.
7-Eleven says the refreshing beverage combines the delicious taste of the iconic hot dog with ketchup and mustard included. They call it the Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water but if you hope to get a Big Gulp of the flavor, know the company says there are more details to come on April Fools Day.
Southerly winds will keep temperatures on the more mild side Friday morning, especially compared to the 30s and 40s we've dealt with most of the week. And highs will be even warmer Friday afternoon, in the mid and upper 70s for most in North Texas!
There's a new bracket challenge featuring Texas celebrities.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!