Harris County reports Texas’ first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
HOUSTON – As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet…
Texas’ first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County – Houston Public Media
Stock photo Mosquito on human skin at sunset. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed…
West Nile-positive mosquitoes found in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie. Here’s what to know
Today marks the start of West Nile season in Fort Worth and Grand Prairie, following Tarrant County Public Health’s…
Two Texas residents were on cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak, CDC tells state – Houston Public Media
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified Texas that two residents had been onboard the cruise ship…
Court order allows smokable hemp to stay on shelves in Texas – Houston Public Media
A cannabis flower sold at Terp Haus in South Austin. A temporary injunction issued Friday allows the continued…
Texas businesses can continue selling smokable hemp until July 27, judge rules
Texas retailers can keep various smokable hemp products on their shelves through late July, a Travis County judge…
Texas can criminalize delta-8 for now — but hemp businesses can still sue to stop it, justices say – Houston Public Media
Delta 8 THC Nerds Rope gummies and Delta 8 THC Nerds Bites, legal cannabis products sold by Natural…
Trump picks top Texas health official for CDC deputy director – Houston Public Media
Dr. Jennifer Shuford has helped lead Texas’ response to a measles outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic during her…
ASTHO Statement on Appointment of Texas Commissioner Jennifer Shuford, MD, MPH, as CDC Deputy Director
ARLINGTON, Va., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) issued the…
Judge temporarily lifts Texas ban on smokable hemp sales
Texas retailers can resume selling smokable hemp products after a Travis County judge temporarily blocked some of the…
Judge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban
Happy Clouds smoke shop on Guadalupe Street in Austin displays hemp flower bud on March 30, 2026, the…
Texas Rangers join Camp Mystic flood investigation amid neglect allegations
The Texas Rangers are joining the investigation into Camp Mystic and the deadly July 4th floods. In early…