Texas reports first 2026 West Nile virus case in Houston. What to know

Texas has reported its first West Nile virus case of 2026 in Harris County. Here's what to know about symptoms and how to ...
KSAT

DSHS says there is no measles outbreak after cases reported in Kendall, Bandera counties

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there is not a measles outbreak after multiple cases were reported in Kendall County and Bandera County. Measles is a highly contagious viral ...
Houston Public Media

Texas’ first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County

In the past five years, there have been 976 West Nile virus cases reported in Texas, resulting in 106 deaths, according to ...
KVUE

East Texas vape shop sues DSHS to block new hemp rules scheduled to take effect March 31

AUSTIN, Texas — An East Texas vape shop is suing the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), challenging new rules for hemp retailers that are set to take effect on March 31. That lawsuit ...
Seattle Times

DSHS employees rarely pay a price for failing to protect foster children

The state of Washington’s largest department is tasked with caring for the state’s most vulnerable residents — abused children, foster kids, mentally handicapped adults. But time and again, it has ...
KXAN

Judge bars DSHS from enforcing new hemp rules, sets late July trial date

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) new hemp rules are barred from going into effect until at least late July. On Friday morning, Travis County District Court Judge ...