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The first human case of the West Nile Virus is confirmed Tuesday in Houston. 50 year-old Richard Hicks is in stable condition at Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center with what doctors described as Encephalitis and muscle weakness of his right side. Blood tests confirm it is the mosquito borne disease. Until now, only birds and horses have tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Texas. Tests are being done on four additional patients who may also be infected.
It's a strange place to park a plane, but a pilot in San Antonio took what he could get. It all happened on Monday. The pilot of a Cessna reported mechanical problems and had to make an emergency landing between some homes. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and there was no damage to the plane.
Homeowners insurance rates are on the rise in Texas. Some premiums can jump as much as 200%. Governor Perry says that he is going to address the emergency in the next legislative session. He warns companies they could face rate freezes and more regulation.
"If you want to do business in the state of Texas, you better get your act together and be fair with the people of Texas. If you can't do that, go to Oklahoma or Arkansas," said Governor Perry.
An industry spokesman says that Texans are being hit hard with skyrocketing rates because of billions of dollars in mold related claims.
A delicate effort to reach a young girl buried in the rubble of her school stretched into a daylong vigil, much of it broadcast across Mexico as rescue workers still struggled in rain and darkness early Thursday trying to reach her.
A delicate effort to reach a young girl buried in the rubble of her school stretched into a daylong vigil, much of it broadcast across Mexico as rescue workers still struggled in rain and darkness early Thursday trying to reach her.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
Though the full scope of the investigation is not clear, the information requests make evident at least some of the areas that Mueller and his team of prosecutors intend to look into and also reveal a strong interest in certain of Trump's actions as president.
Though the full scope of the investigation is not clear, the information requests make evident at least some of the areas that Mueller and his team of prosecutors intend to look into and also reveal a strong interest in certain of Trump's actions as president.
Hurricane Maria ties for the eighth strongest storm in Atlantic history, when measured by wind speed.
Hurricane Maria ties for the eighth strongest storm in Atlantic history, when measured by wind speed.
Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died.
Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died.
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