14 newly discovered viruses have Texas and San Antonio names
In biology, naming things is a very serious matter. Taxonomy organizations and multi-committee processes exist to group newly…
2 new University Health hospitals placed in growing areas of Bexar County deemed ‘healthcare deserts’
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Gilbert Diaz Sr. was diagnosed with liver cancer in November. “I got rushed to…
West Nile in Texas: Hays County mosquito traps test positive
HAYS COUNTY, Texas – West Nile has been detected in Hays County. What they’re saying: Two mosquito traps…
How labor and delivery nurses at a Fort Worth hospital bonded through shared motherhood journeys
A Fort Worth hospital is in the business of bringing babies into the world, but that work is…
Not all sunglasses protect eyes: Here’s how to check for UV protection
SAN ANTONIO – As many head outdoors, eye care experts are reminding people that dark lenses alone do…
More than 100 middle schoolers attend Covenant Ready summer camp in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – More than 100 sixth through eighth graders attended the fifth annual Covenant Ready summer…
More than 100 middle schoolers attend Covenant Ready summer camp in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – More than 100 sixth through eighth graders attended the fifth annual Covenant Ready summer…
Texas adds rare genetic disorder to newborn screening
TEXAS — Babies born in the Lone Star State as of June will now be tested for additional…
How to keep your fruits, vegetables safe from cyclosporiasis
Summer produce season has arrived in North Texas, along with a familiar parasitic illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis, a…
New World screwworm in Texas: How to keep your pets safe
Screwworm in Texas: How to keep pets safe Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet…
Healthwise: Lubbock health official addresses parasitic illness linked to fresh produce
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Videos circulating online about a parasitic illness called cyclosporiasis prompted a visit to the…
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after…