Spring is here, but so are allergies! Texas is in for a brutal pollen season in 2025, with tree, grass, and weed pollen peaking at different times. Here’s what you need to know.
Houston’s oak pollen count skyrocketed to record highs due to strong winds and dry weather, with nearly 8,000 particles per cubic meter—the worst March levels since 2013. This triggered severe allergy symptoms.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the first criminal case under the state's abortion ban, with the arrest of Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas and her employee Jose Ley on charges of illegal abortion and practicing medicine without a license.
A growing measles outbreak in West Texas has health officials scrambling to combat misinformation. Pediatricians warn that vitamin A is not a substitute for vaccination as cases rise, with 23 hospitalizations and one child’s death reported.
With 146 cases and one child’s death, Texas is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades. As the highly contagious virus spreads, Houston’s public health officials are urging vaccinations to prevent further infections in one of the state's most vulnerable populations.
As Texas grapples with a rising measles outbreak, Houston Mayor John Whitmire reassures residents that the city is prepared to respond should cases emerge locally. With the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo set to draw large crowds, health experts caution about potential risks.
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