FAUCI: The US is 'out of the pandemic phase'
Originally Published: 27 APR 22 09:59 ET Updated: 27 APR 22 14:54 ET By Naomi Thomas, CNN (CNN) -- The United States is out of the Covid-19 pandemic phase, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser and…
Jackson County Hospital District invites you to attend new facility open house
EDNA, Texas - The Jackson County Hospital District will host an open house for its new EMS and Home Health facility. The district has invited the public to celebrate the occasion and experience the standout qualities firsthand. The event will…
Victoria Covid-19 Regional Infusion Center to close
VICTORIA, Texas - According to Victoria Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Rick McBrayer, the Victoria Covid-19 Regional Infusion Center will close on Friday, April 29. As of Tuesday, April 19, the center has treated over 3,100 Covid-19 patients with monoclonal…
CDC launches its Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics
Originally Published: 19 APR 22 09:00 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched its Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics on Tuesday. The center aims to be like the "National Weather…
Here's a look at the US cities keepings and dropping public transit mask mandates
Originally Published: 19 APR 22 05:51 ET Updated: 19 APR 22 09:03 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) -- Across the US, local transit authorities are deciding whether they will continue requiring passengers to mask up after a federal judge…
FDA authorizes first Covid-19 breath test
Originally Published: 14 APR 22 17:49 ET Updated: 15 APR 22 09:01 ET By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization to the first Covid-19 test that spots chemical compounds associated…
Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent monitoring food price rises
The Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent is monitoring rising food prices while still going strong helping people in 11 counties.
Zoos are moving their birds indoors to protect them against a deadly strain of the avian flu
Originally Published: 09 APR 22 03:23 ET By Abby Bustin and Claudia Dominguez, CNN (CNN) -- Zoos across the country are moving their birds indoors to protect them from the spread of a contagious and potentially lethal strain of the…
9-year-old battling cancer sworn into the Victoria Police Department
VICTORIA, Texas - On Thursday, the Victoria Police Department had the honor of swearing-in 9-year-old Victoria resident, Keimryn Lee. VDP described Keimryn as "a true warrior and fighter who is battling cancer" in a Facebook post on Thursday. Keimryn…
Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital
Originally Published: 25 MAR 22 10:37 ET Updated: 25 MAR 22 10:50 ET By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) -- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from a Washington, DC, hospital Friday morning a week…
Eight-year-old 'Supergirl' Sarah Simons surpasses goal of collecting 100 patches
VICTORIA, Texas - One hundred law enforcement patches was all Sarah Simons, 8, asked for on her birthday this year. Although Sarah's mom thought 100 was a huge stretch, the world thought otherwise. Today, Sarah has collected over 2,600…
HEALTH: Pfizer recalls 3 blood pressure medications
Originally Published: 23 MAR 22 14:59 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) -- Pfizer has issued a recall for three high blood pressure medications, according to the company. Accuretic and two generic drugs distributed by Greenstone -- quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide…
First Lady Jill Biden to meet with four Ukrainian children transported to US for cancer treatment
Originally Published: 22 MAR 22 15:07 ET Updated: 22 MAR 22 16:16 ET By Jennifer Hansler and Kate Bennett, CNN (CNN) -- Four Ukrainian children were transported to the United States for cancer treatment with the help of the US…
Three of the largest credit reporting agencies to wipe 70% of medical debt
Originally Published: 19 MAR 22 14:36 ET Updated: 19 MAR 22 14:39 ET By Ramishah Maruf, CNN (CNN) -- Three of the country's largest credit reporting agencies are removing nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports, the companies…
Study raises questions about risks of using medical marijuana for mood and anxiety disorders
Originally Published: 18 MAR 22 15:30 ET Updated: 19 MAR 22 09:47 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) -- Some people with pain, anxiety or depression who obtain medical marijuana cards may overuse marijuana within a short time frame, leading…
Christ's Kitchen celebrates 37th anniversary in Victoria
Christ's Kitchen opened its doors in Victoria 37 years ago Friday.