"Border Clinic Outbreak Claims Lives: Texas Mothers Succumb to Fungal Meningitis"
A 31-year-old mother from Brownsville, Texas, has died after battling fungal meningitis, which she contracted at a Matamoros clinic following a cosmetic surgery. Crystal Villegas fought the deadly infection for four months but ultimately succumbed to the disease. She leaves behind three children and was known for her fitness and life advice on social media. The CDC has reported nine deaths related to epidural anesthesia procedures in Matamoros, with two clinics, River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3, being associated with the outbreak. Villegas, despite her condition, used her platform to spread awareness and encourage others to prioritize enjoying life over appearance.