A new Texas study found murine typhus bacteria in cat fleas from the Rio Grande Valley, reinforcing calls for year‑round flea control and rodent management.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston has expanded its Care Connect search and helpline statewide, pairing a vetted provider directory with bilingual navigation and free sessions for eligible Texans.

UTMB Health suspended an employee's facility access and opened an investigation after a short social‑media clip showing a nurse and a caption about Fox News went viral. The clip was amplified by aggregator accounts and drew national attention.

Several mosquito traps in Pearland tested positive for West Nile virus; county vector teams are treating affected areas and urging residents to protect themselves.

Local doctors warn that rare necrotizing infections linked to saltwater and freshwater exposure can progress rapidly; monitor cuts and seek prompt care.

Montgomery County has its first confirmed human West Nile case of 2026 — a woman in her 50s diagnosed with neuroinvasive disease. Officials urge residents to take mosquito precautions.

As Texas heat returns, safety data show the state has among the highest total of child hot-car deaths. Experts and federal agencies list simple steps families and bystanders can take.

Blue Fish Pediatrics says a 2025 cyber incident may have exposed medical and ID data for about 41,485 Texans. The practice is offering credit monitoring and a hotline for affected families.

Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency on June 16 after trap counts spiked and resident complaints surged; officials are preparing ground and aerial mosquito control.

State grants will fund mobile stroke ambulances at hospitals in Austin, Houston and El Paso to shorten time to treatment and improve outcomes. Hospitals must still finalize staffing and EMS integration.

A national ABCD study finds early heavy social media use tied to much higher odds that teens will try alcohol, nicotine and cannabis.

ACA Silver premiums rose roughly 63% in Brazoria County since 2022, squeezing families, workers and school districts in Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel. Costs are being driven by hospital and drug spending.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook’s OB-GYN residency launched last summer with five inaugural residents and is preparing a second cohort as it scales up to meet local need. Faculty and trainees say the small program has accelerated hands-on training and leadership responsibilities.