First North Texas Death Due To Lung Injuries Related To Vaping Confirmed
Texas Department of State Health Services says the victim was an older woman.
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Texas Department of State Health Services says the victim was an older woman.
Supermarket chain Kroger and drugstore chain Walgreens announced Monday they would discontinue sales of e-cigarettes at their stores nationwide.
"The health threat is serious enough that I want to see the ban inside every building, outside space, parking lot, garage and laboratory within the Texas A&M System," Chancellor John Sharp said.
Health officials are warning teens and young adults to stop vaping after a growing number of severe lung illness cases likely related to vaping have emerged.
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the wake of a string of eight vaping-related deaths.
The school district is stressing not only is vaping dangerous to a student's health, but e-cigarettes also can come with criminal penalties.
Christopher Machelski is out of intensive care, but remains hospitalized.
Dallas County Health officials are investigating four new cases of severe lung disease with suspected connections to vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes.
North Texas school districts are grappling with how to address vaping as a growing number of deaths and illnesses are linked to the trend popular among teens.
A 17-year-old girl is in a hospital's intensive care unit and having to use a ventilator to breathe.
Houston health officials say three teenagers have been hospitalized with serious lung illnesses following electronic cigarette use and vaping.
In Richardson ISD, six students are already facing in-school suspensions and one has been expelled, facing a felony charge related to e-cigarettes.
"Everybody starts because they think it's cool or because they were introduced to it by a friend. That's pretty much how I was introduced to it, 8th or 9th grade."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is investigating a possible connection between e-cigarette use and seizures in younger users.
The United States surgeon general is taking aim at electronic cigarette brands, urging "aggressive steps" to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers.
The government hopes taking away the taste of e-cigarettes will help stop the spike in the number of children using the devices.
A top U.S. health official on Thursday pledged to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars, and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.
A growing number of e-cigarette and vaporizer sellers have started offering college scholarships as a way to get their brands listed on university websites.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
A spike in vaping by high school students has grabbed the attention of the FDA. The trend is prompting concerns that companies are marketing vaping products to younger users.
The Austin City Council voted unanimously Thursday to add e-cigarettes to the list of tobacco products that are banned in public areas such as parks, restaurants and bars. The ban takes effect on July 3.
The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation's youth.
Health officials warn that e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are poisoning kids with nicotine. But new research suggests that most teens are only vaping sweet and fruity flavors like strawberry, chocolate and bubble gum.
Concerns about electronic cigarettes, including flavors and marketing that could appeal to young people, underscore the need to regulate the fast-growing industry, according to a Congressional report released Monday.
Even though many North Texas cities have put restrictions and bans on certain sales of e-cigarettes, the largest vaping convention in the state took place in Lewisville this weekend.
TSA officers in North Texas say they're nearing a breaking point as the shutdown drags on without pay, raising concerns about staffing shortages and airport delays.
A Hurst mother says she was injured and wrongfully arrested during a now-viral traffic stop, while police say an internal review found no excessive force.
A Texas tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent returns that generated improper refunds, part of a wider scheme costing the U.S. millions.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
TSA officers in North Texas say they're nearing a breaking point as the shutdown drags on without pay, raising concerns about staffing shortages and airport delays.
A Hurst mother says she was injured and wrongfully arrested during a now-viral traffic stop, while police say an internal review found no excessive force.
A Texas tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent returns that generated improper refunds, part of a wider scheme costing the U.S. millions.
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Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
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Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
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CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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