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business1 year ago

SpaceX Proposes Starbase City Incorporation in Texas

SpaceX has petitioned Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. to call an election on incorporating Starbase, Texas, its Starship development site, into a city. The petition, signed by Starbase general manager Kathryn Lueders, highlights SpaceX's significant investments and contributions to the local economy and community. Incorporation would facilitate infrastructure development and transfer some civil functions to public management, while maintaining environmental commitments. SpaceX aims to enhance Starbase as a hub for space exploration and community growth.

via MyRGV|
#business#cameron-county#incorporation
health1 year ago

Cameron County Probes Tuberculosis Exposure in Nursing Homes

Cameron County Public Health is investigating a tuberculosis exposure at two nursing homes, Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Vernada Rehabilitation and Healthcare, potentially affecting over 600 residents and employees. Testing is recommended for those who lived or worked at these facilities and will be available at no cost starting December 9 at the Harlingen Public Health Center. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection spread through the air, with symptoms similar to other respiratory illnesses.

via KVEO-TV|
#cameron-county#health#investigation
health2 years ago

National Guardsman Tests Positive for Malaria

A National Guardsman stationed in Cameron County has been identified as the individual who tested positive for malaria after being heavily bitten by bugs, including mosquitoes, during a border security assignment. The Guardsman experienced symptoms within two weeks and it took two trips to the hospital to receive a malaria diagnosis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring four other cases of malaria in Florida, while health officials in Cameron County are testing mosquitoes to determine if they are carrying the virus.

via KRGV|
#cameron-county#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention#health
health2 years ago

Malaria Outbreak Strikes Texas and Florida Outdoor Workers

A Texas resident was diagnosed with malaria after working outdoors in Cameron County, according to a health advisory issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The individual had not traveled outside of the state, and DSHS is working with local health departments to determine whether any other people have been exposed. Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, and DSHS recommends protecting oneself by wearing insect repellent, covering up, and eliminating standing water.

via KVEO-TV|
#cameron-county#health#health-advisory
health2 years ago

Fungal meningitis outbreak in Mexico claims multiple American lives.

A second Rio Grande Valley resident died due to a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgeries at two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico. The outbreak has resulted in a total of four deaths. Both clinics have been closed for a month. Symptoms of fungal meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, and nausea. Anyone who had surgery at either of the clinics this year should get tested for fungal meningitis, even if they don't have symptoms.

via KRGV|
#cameron-county#cosmetic-surgeries#fungal-meningitis
natural-disaster2 years ago

Deadly Tornado Hits South Texas, Leaving Homes Damaged and People Injured.

A tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in southern Texas, killing one person and damaging around 60 homes. At least 10 people were hospitalized, and a curfew was imposed for those 17 and under. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph and lasted for about two to four minutes. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning. The county judge signed a disaster declaration, and a temporary shelter in the nearby city of Port Isabel was providing help to 38 people.

via New York Post |
#cameron-county#emergency-management#laguna-heights
natural-disaster2 years ago

Deadly Tornado Ravages South Texas, Leaving Homes Damaged and Lives Lost

A tornado hit the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights, Texas, damaging dozens of homes and causing one death. At least 10 others were hospitalized, and a curfew was imposed for those 17 and under. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph and lasted only about two to four minutes. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning.

via NPR|
#cameron-county#emergency-management#laguna-heights
natural-disaster2 years ago

Deadly Tornadoes Strike South Texas, Leaving Destruction in Their Wake

At least one person died and 10 were hospitalized after an EF1 tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in south Texas, damaging dozens of homes and knocking down power lines. The tornado hit at about 4 a.m. and caused significant damage to residences, with 40-60 homes damaged. The area is not prone to tornado activity, although this spring has been active.

via NBC News|
#cameron-county#damage#laguna-heights
natural-disaster2 years ago

Deadly Tornado Hits South Texas, Leaving Homes Damaged and People Injured.

A tornado hit the community of Laguna Heights in southern Texas, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others. The tornado damaged dozens of homes and knocked down power lines. A curfew has been imposed for those 17 and under, and non-residents are forbidden from entering residential areas. The tornado was categorized as an EF1 tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph. The area is not prone to having tornados, and there was no advance warning.

via The Associated Press|
#cameron-county#emergency-management#laguna-heights