
April 5, 2026
Texas health officials urge residents not to eat certain Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to potential lead contamination. The affected products were sold at Walmart stores nationwide with a specific best by date. Consumers are advised to discard or return any impacted packages.
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March 23, 2026
The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched a statewide program offering grants for low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats. The initiative aims to reduce stray populations while improving pet health through funded procedures at various organizations.
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February 1, 2026
State health officials in Texas have reported three confirmed cases of measles in individuals who are not residents of the state but spent time in Reeves and Ward counties.
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January 22, 2026
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will increase its anti-rabies efforts in the El Paso area as part of the agency’s 32nd annual Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP).
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November 25, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) presented the annual Texas EMS & Trauma Awards during the state Emergency Medical Services Conference in Fort Worth.
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November 10, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is urging residents to get their flu shots.
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November 3, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported a significant increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, across the state in 2025.
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October 3, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has adopted emergency rules that ban the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21.
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September 26, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a health advisory to raise awareness about the New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly that can affect both humans and animals.
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September 9, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has introduced a new online program aimed at reducing tobacco and vaping use among young people in the state.
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