EPA Approves Release Of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes In Texas Next Year
The mosquito, named OX5034, was altered to produce female offspring that die in the larval stage, well before hatching and growing large enough to bite and spread disease.
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First 2017 Texas Case Of Local Zika Transmission Reported
Texas health officials have reported what they believe to be the state's first case this year of local Zika virus transmission.
North Texas Mosquito Season Means Battling West Nile & Zika
It's the first week of May and the start of mosquito season in North Texas. According to health officials, there are different safety concern this year because doctors are dealing with two dangerous viruses – West Nile and Zika.
Zika Testing Advised For Pregnant Women In 6 Texas Counties
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday it's recommending testing for women in their first and second trimesters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy and Zapata counties.
Use Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Considered In South Texas
Officials are considering releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Houston as part of the fight against the insects known to carry diseases such as the Zika virus.
Doctors Tie Zika Virus To Heart Problems In Some Adults
For the first time, doctors have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults. A report last June describes heart problems that have been seen from other viruses spread by mosquitoes
Texas Wins $5 Million Federal Grant To Combat Zika Virus
Gov. Greg Abbott said the money was awarded as part of supplemental Zika funding approved by Congress to increase preparedness and response efforts.
Tarrant County Resident Who Visited Miami Contracts Zika
This is the second case reported in Texas that involved travel to an affected area of Florida.
GOP Faces Choices On Zika Funding, Government Shutdown, Impeaching IRS Chief
Congress' Republican leaders are facing decisions on averting a federal shutdown, containing the Zika virus and impeaching the head of the IRS.
Congress Returns From Vacation With Long To-Do List, But Little Chance Of Action
Lawmakers will have a little more than four weeks beginning Tuesday before they are scheduled to leave town again before the election.
Poll: Half Of Americans Wary Of Travel To U.S. Zika Zones
A new poll on Americans' healthcare attitudes finds almost half are wary of traveling to places in the U.S. where people have been infected with the Zika virus by mosquitoes, such as parts of Florida.
Denton Sprays for Mosquitoes Near Zika Patient's Home
The City of Denton targeted the yards of 22 homes to spray where mosquitoes could breed after a resident returned from Puerto Rico with the Zika virus.
Orlando Theme Parks Give Free Bug Spray To Ease Zika Worries
Orlando's major theme parks are now offering free bug repellant to visitors as concerns about mosquito-transmitted Zika virus mount in Florida.
Denton County Taking Zika Virus Fight Door-To-Door
Firefighters in Denton went door-to-door this weekend asking permission to hand-spray near homes in a neighborhood off Buena Vista, near Teasley and Hickory Creek.
FDA Calls For Zika Testing Of All Blood Donations
The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood centers to start screening for Zika.
Dallas BBB Warns Of Zika-Related Scams
The Dallas Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers about a number of scams popping up in regard to the Zika virus.
Two More Zika Cases Found In Dallas County
Dallas County health officials have identified two more cases of Zika virus in the county, bringing the total number of cases to 26.
Texas Medicaid Eases Access To Free Mosquito Repellent
Texas is no longer requiring pregnant women on Medicaid to get a prescription before receiving free mosquito repellent amid worries over Zika.
Texas Health Department: Infant Death Linked To Zika Virus
Texas has had its first Zika-related death. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed that the death of an infant in Harris County is linked to the Zika virus.
Texas Doctors Prepare To Fight Potential Zika Epidemic
Members of the Texas Medical Association say doctors here in the state are preparing to fight a "potential Zika epidemic."
As Zika Fears Escalate, Lawmakers Point Fingers From Afar
As the Zika virus escalates into a public health crisis, members of Congress are entrenched in familiar partisan positions.
Texas Medicaid To Cover Mosquito Repellent Amid Zika Fears
State health officials say Texas Medicaid will cover the cost of mosquito repellent for pregnant women amid concerns over the Zika virus.
Zika Outbreak Prompts Travel Warning For Area Of Miami
The new cases are clustered in the same square-mile neighborhood in Miami-Dade County identified last week. Florida health officials say they believe active transmissions of Zika are occurring only in that area.
Open Overshadowed By Spieth's Withdrawal From Olympics
The British Open has been overshadowed by the news of another big-name withdrawal from the Olympics.
Mansfield Discus Thrower Headed To Rio
Shelbi Vaughan, 21, finished second in the Olympic Trials with a distance of 197'9".
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It all worked out in the end, Rangers score 3 in 9th top A's 4-1
The Rangers scored late off the A's bullpen after starters Martín Pérez and Frankie Montas kept both offenses in check.
NRA holds gun show in Texas just days after school massacre
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
Anger, confusion grow over police response to Texas school shooting
The 90 minutes between when the gunman first arrived at the scene and when he was killed are under intense scrutiny.
Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110.
North Texans come together to support Uvalde shooting victims
Across North Texas, people are doing what they can to pay tribute the victims in this shooting.
Questions raised about police protocols after Uvalde school shooting
People are asking questions about police protocols for situations like a mass shooting.
Uvalde community members share heartbreak, show signs of support
Forty-eight hours after a gunman opened fire and killed 21 people at a Uvalde elementary school, the community is just beginning to process this tragedy.
NRA convention in Houston at the center of gun restriction debate
The intense debate over gun restrictions moves to Houston Friday as the NRA's previously scheduled convention is set to begin.
New Dallas ISD app offers students a new safety tool
Dallas ISD is looking to add another layer of protection by putting a new tool into students' hands.
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It all worked out in the end, Rangers score 3 in 9th top A's 4-1
The Rangers scored late off the A's bullpen after starters Martín Pérez and Frankie Montas kept both offenses in check.
NRA holds gun show in Texas just days after school massacre
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
Anger, confusion grow over police response to Texas school shooting
The 90 minutes between when the gunman first arrived at the scene and when he was killed are under intense scrutiny.
Warriors beat Mavericks 120-110 to return to NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in the past eight seasons by beating the Dallas Mavericks 120-110.
North Texans come together to support Uvalde shooting victims
Across North Texas, people are doing what they can to pay tribute the victims in this shooting.
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FBI reports steady rise in "active shooter incidents"
Nationwide, 61 gunmen killed 103 people and wounded 140 others, in populated areas in 30 states.
Gruesome new details emerge in Ira Tobolowsky murder case
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
I-Team Exclusive: Dallas sons reveal what led to arrest in murder of their father
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
North Texas business steps up to help desperate mothers
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
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NRA convention in Houston at the center of gun restriction debate
The intense debate over gun restrictions moves to Houston Friday as the NRA's previously scheduled convention is set to begin.
Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
O'Rourke interrupts news conference to confront Abbott on Ulvade shooting
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke stood up and confronted Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders about gun restrictions.
Crockett wins 30th congressional district democratic runoff
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for the 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff.
Texas Attorney General Paxton defeats Bush in GOP runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday.
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Nearly 240K Hyundai cars recalled for exploding seat belts
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
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Dallas Cowboys legend Charles Haley tackles mental health
It wasn't until Haley finished his career in Dallas that he was diagnosed as bi-polar and started taking medication.
North Texas health officials warn COVID cases slowly rising
Local health officials say as the East Coast COVID wave appears to be nearing its peak, here at home cases are slowly rising as expected.
Kidd's Kids trip to Disney World returns for sick children & their families
After their 30th anniversary trip was canceled due to COVID-19, applications are now available for the annual Kidd's Kids trip to Disney World.
Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
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Nearly 240K Hyundai cars recalled for exploding seat belts
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
Smart move for Dallas couple who reinvented themselves as bakers
Baking each day to the backdrop of his crafty Oak Cliff neighborhood, Tyler Rooney began realizing a dream he always had.
Non-profit DreamSpring backing small business owners
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
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It all worked out in the end, Rangers score 3 in 9th top A's 4-1
The Rangers scored late off the A's bullpen after starters Martín Pérez and Frankie Montas kept both offenses in check.
CBS' Lance Barrow happy to see Fort Worth on center stage
The Charles Schwab Challenge tees off this week at the Colonial Country Club and no one takes more pride in this week than Lance Barrow.
Brittney Griner's wife calls on President Biden for prison release
Wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner is calling on President Joe Biden to secure her partner's release from a Russian prison.
Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors
Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night.
Dallas Cowboys legend Charles Haley tackles mental health
It wasn't until Haley finished his career in Dallas that he was diagnosed as bi-polar and started taking medication.
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Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
Red Power Ranger charged with defrauding paycheck protection program
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
Grapevine kicks off the 38th annual Main Street Fest
The city is hoping to get a major economic boost with more than 80 local shops, restaurants and boutiques open to visitors.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
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Your Friday Morning Headlines, May 27th, 2022
White crosses for the victims on display in Uvalde as the community continues to mourn, Students across the country walk out to demand for action on gun policy, President Biden and First Lady Biden to visit Uvalde Sunday, Lawmakers on gun safety legislation, Interest rates will increase, Mavs lose in game 6
AM weather update with Anne Elise Parks
Winds today will be light but Saturday/Sunday, expect gusty conditions for any outdoor activities.
Rain chances return to North Texas next week
But until then, it will be hot, dry, and sunny.
Questions raised about police protocols after Uvalde school shooting
People are asking questions about police protocols for situations like a mass shooting.
North Texans come together to support Uvalde school shooting victims
Across North Texas, people are doing what they can to pay tribute the victims in this shooting.
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
