The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated swans in Nueces County. As expected by disease experts, HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as fall migration begins for waterbirds […]
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TPWD Closure of Galveston Bay Oyster Collection Areas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting beginning at 12:01 a.m. January 17, 2023. This area was previously closed on January 7 by the Texas Department of State Health […]
TPWD to Open Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Based on samples recently collected by TPWD, the area meets criteria for reopening. These […]
Harris County Public Health has instructed all establishments in Harris County to stop serving oysters from Harvest Area TX-1
On December 9, 2022, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a recall for all oysters harvested from the Harvest Area TX-1 within the Galveston Bay after reports of gastrointestinal illness among people who consumed oysters harvested from […]
Fiscal Notes: Drivers Wanted – Texas Trucking Strives to Stay on the Move
About 3.5 million truck drivers, with an average age of 46, are on U.S. roadways, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By 2030, more than half of current truck drivers will have passed retirement age. In the recently […]
WGU’s College of Health Professions Earns Center of Excellence Designation
National League for Nursing Recognizes Excellence in Enhancing Student Learning and Professional Development Western Governors University’s (WGU) College of Health Professions has been designated a 2021 Center of Excellence for Enhanced Student Learning and Professional Development by the National League for […]
Harris County Launches On Demand COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment System; 55,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Available for the Week of April 19
Harris County Public Health Transitions from Waitlist System to Offering Residents Appointment Options Immediately Upon Signing Up; Unvaccinated Residents Strongly Encouraged To Sign Up Now at ReadyHarris.org Harris County Public Health (HCPH) today announced that it has opened 55,000 COVID-19 vaccines […]
Harris County Public Health Expands Vaccine Registration Process with New COVID-19 Vaccination Portal
‘Smart Waitlist’ System to Ensure Efficient, Fair, and Equitable Registration Process for Eligible Residents; County Has Currently Vaccinated 27,426 Individuals Starting on Tuesday, January 26th, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will launch a new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for residents who […]
Eligible Phase 1a Individuals To Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Following the arrival of additional COVID-19 vaccines from the state, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now in the process of administering doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Phase 1a individuals. On December 23rd, the Texas Department of […]
