Tarrant County Public Health

The case involves the non-neuroinvasive form of the disease, the milder form of the virus. Beyond that, health officials haven't released further details to protect the patient's privacy.

Tarrant County Public Health has laid off 63 people whose positions were impacted by nationwide cuts to federal grants, officials announced Wednesday.

Tarrant County Public Health let go of some employees funded by federal grants in late March, as nationwide cuts have left health departments across the U.S. and North Texas scrambling.

Tarrant County hasn't seen any cases of measles yet, but public health officials told county commissioners Tuesday that they're getting ready for it.

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.

Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed the first reported death from the West Nile virus in the 2024 season, prompting Tarrant-area cities to increase measures to keep residents safe from a virus that primarily spreads through mosquitoes.

Tarrant County Public Health is evaluating about two dozen positions for possible cuts due to diminishing grant funds, Bill Hanna, the county’s public information officer, confirmed to the Report July 30.

This summer is not only bringing the heat but a wave of new COVID-19 infections across Tarrant County.

Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus of the 2024 season, prompting local health experts to urge residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

On June 4, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to appoint Dr. William Brian Byrd, 53, to the role. Precinct 4 County Commissioner Manny Ramirez was not in attendance but expressed support for Byrd in a statement.

Veerinder “Vinny” Taneja resigned effective immediately Feb. 6. The county named an interim director and will start a search for his replacement.