
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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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.
Texas health officials have reported what they believe to be the state's first case this year of local Zika virus transmission.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gov. Greg Abbott said the money was awarded as part of supplemental Zika funding approved by Congress to increase preparedness and response efforts.
This is the second case reported in Texas that involved travel to an affected area of Florida.
Congress' Republican leaders are facing decisions on averting a federal shutdown, containing the Zika virus and impeaching the head of the IRS.
Lawmakers will have a little more than four weeks beginning Tuesday before they are scheduled to leave town again before the election.
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.
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's major theme parks are now offering free bug repellant to visitors as concerns about mosquito-transmitted Zika virus mount in Florida.
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.
The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood centers to start screening for Zika.
The Dallas Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers about a number of scams popping up in regard to the Zika virus.
Dallas County health officials have identified two more cases of Zika virus in the county, bringing the total number of cases to 26.
Texas is no longer requiring pregnant women on Medicaid to get a prescription before receiving free mosquito repellent amid worries over Zika.
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.
Members of the Texas Medical Association say doctors here in the state are preparing to fight a "potential Zika epidemic."
As the Zika virus escalates into a public health crisis, members of Congress are entrenched in familiar partisan positions.
State health officials say Texas Medicaid will cover the cost of mosquito repellent for pregnant women amid concerns over the Zika virus.
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.
The British Open has been overshadowed by the news of another big-name withdrawal from the Olympics.
Shelbi Vaughan, 21, finished second in the Olympic Trials with a distance of 197'9".
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Adolis García homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
A woman died today after she was shot at an adult-oriented business in Dallas.
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Almost 300 high school seniors received their diplomas Friday in Uvalde in the shadow of the massacre of 19 elementary school students and two teachers one month earlier.
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
It has never been more expensive or harder to buy a home in North Texas.
Nationwide, 61 gunmen killed 103 people and wounded 140 others, in populated areas in 30 states.
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
A day after the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade was published, protestors showed up in Dallas.
Tension rose as high as the temperature here tonight. Both sides of this issue wanting and needing to express their feelings about this landmark decision to our state and federal leaders.
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cowboys Hall of Famers Cliff Harris and Charles Haley share their personal connection to diabetes, and how they're combining to tackle the cause.
The two Dallas County residents recently traveled to Spain and Mexico.
Dallas County began administering its first doses to this age group Tuesday afternoon. Tarrant County plans to start administering the vaccine Wednesday.
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
The Dallas Stars named Pete DeBoer as the team's head coach on Tuesday. This comes after DeBoer was fired from coaching the Las Vegas Knights on May 16.
Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple's fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
World swimming's governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events, starting Monday.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
We'll hit 100 on Sunday, but temperatures will drop on Monday and rain is possible through Tuesday.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
A front moving through tomorrow will drop temperatures from the triple digits down into the lower 90s. Popup showers are also possible tomorrow and Monday.
Almost 300 high school seniors received their diplomas Friday in Uvalde in the shadow of the massacre of 19 elementary school students and two teachers one month earlier.
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.
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 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!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
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.