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Public health departments relied on COVID funding to expand testing, lab and vaccination capabilities. Local health leaders say the federal government's clawback of $11.4 billion will undermine that growth.

North Texans and public health officials said there's still a lot of work to do to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The measles case reported in Rockwall County is unrelated to the outbreak in West Texas, officials said, but they're monitoring and preparing in case the disease spreads in North Texas.

Rockwall County Health Authority Dr. Dirk Perritt announced a measles case in an adult resident Wednesday. It's the first confirmed case in North Texas.

The Fort Worth Report obtained documents outlining claims against Taneja and his response.

A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.