West Nile

Tarrant County Public Health recently confirmed its first positive sample of the disease in mosquito traps in Crowley. No human cases spotted, so far.

As the coronavirus surge continues, there’s another virus to watch for now: West Nile. Dallas County’s already spraying for the mosquito-borne disease and…

There are dozens of types of mosquitoes in North Texas -- more than 50, in fact. A mosquito hunter who works with the city of Denton helps explain the…

The Texas Medical Association has picked a North Texas doctor to be its next president. What stands out about him is what he’s been through. Almost a…

Scientists are thinking up new ways to prevent Zika and west Nile Virus in Texas. Still, some say the older ideas might be better.If you’re a pregnant…

Five stories that have North Texas talking: Plano will release the fish in a large pond this afternoon; more people are arrested for student loan debt in…

By now many people in North Texas have heard of the Zika virus, but few have firsthand experience. Dr. David Vanderpool does. Vanderpool was raised and…

This summer, dozens of mosquitos in testing sites across North Texas have turned up positive for West Nile virus. It’s nothing like the record year of…

Dallas County Health and Human Services says it's confirmed the first human case of West Nile for 2015.The patient, who lives in the 75217 zip code, was…

West Nile Virus season usually shows up in Texas in June, but it came early this year. About two weeks ago, Mesquite had the first mosquito trap in Texas…

Your toes may be numb and your lips chapped, but the cold isn’t all bad for your health. Here are three things to appreciate about cold weather.1. Cold…

Five stories that have North Texas talking: Texas Christian University's education project changes its name for a good reason, the state's obesity rate is…