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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities have confirmed that almost two dozen Spring Breakers were hospitalized last week after drinking a life-threatening cocktail made up of cocaine, bath salts and ecstasy.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A man carrying a deadly strain of tuberculosis from the other side of the world is being detained right here in south Texas.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state health official says the flu season hasn’t even peaked yet in Texas.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  People don't have to die from choking. It is preventable.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Once the symptoms strike for West Nile Virus, there's no stopping the virus.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Texas health department officials are keeping a close watch on a possible case of West Nile Virus in Starr County.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A cough and Christmas can go together, according to Dr. Brian Smith, regional director for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Usually when a house has cockroaches, the pesky critters scatter when people come in.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Like most bugs the kissing bug doesn't look inviting. But while many insects are just a nuisance this bug is deadly

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Just this past week, there have been 85 new cases of H1N1 in Mexico resulting in four deaths while 10 cases have been reported in Texas.

Sunday, July 25, 2010  Considered one the largest on-going humanitarian mission, Operation Lone Star 2010 will begin Monday.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Reports from health professionals in Mexico indicating an increase in cases of dengue fever.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Just as the school year comes to an end a suspected case of tuberculosis pops up, what does this mean for students at Rio Hondo High School?

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  Authorities are continuing their push for school-age children to be vaccinated for the H1N1 virus.