Multiple medical emergencies were reported following the inaugural Sick New World Texas on October 24 in Fort Worth. Attendees described poor cellular reception and large crowds that hindered assistance.
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Researchers at Texas Christian University published a study estimating that EPA reports capture only 44% of average PFAS concentrations in U.S. drinking water. The study analyzed 1.8 million PFAS measurements and found 98% of test results fell below EPA minimum reporting levels.
Gehendra Kharel, lead author, associate professor of environmental and geological sciences at Texas Christian University; Texas Christian University, institution that conducted the study; Environmental Protection Agency, regulator whose data was analyzed
Researchers at UC San Diego studied macaques at a Texas sanctuary to determine whether experiencing a viral outbreak made the monkeys more avoidant of potential disease sources. In 2020, macaques in an enclosure became infected with an HIV-like virus called SRV, causing deaths and chronic immunodeficiency in some animals.
Stephan Kaufhold, Cognitive scientist at UC San Diego who led the research
A study published in Cell Reports Sustainability found that EPA monitoring methods undercount PFAS ("forever chemicals") in U.S. drinking water. Researchers estimate conventional reporting captures only 44 percent of average PFAS concentration because results below EPA minimum reporting levels are recorded as zero.
Gehendra Kharel, Associate professor of environmental and geological sciences at Texas Christian University; first author of the study; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal agency that monitors PFAS levels in water systems; Texas Christian University, Institution where lead researcher is affiliated
Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment fell to 2.8 million in September, the lowest level since August 2009. The decline follows federal legislation tightening work requirements and penalizing states for overpayment errors. Texas processes SNAP applications slower than federal requirements.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, state agency overseeing SNAP enrollment data; Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas; Guillermo Zenizo Lindsey, assistant press officer for HHSC
U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife, identifying the flesh-eating parasite in an elk harvested by hunters at a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas. The elk was killed and discovered this week.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, confirmed the first screwworm detection in U.S. wildlife; Alan Cain, Wildlife Division Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Texas Animal Health Commission, will revise existing infested zone following detection and 1 more
The CDC denied a request from California and Washington to validate a rapid, high-volume measles test in May, citing "other competing priorities." Health officials from California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington later asked the CDC director to reconsider. Texas state laboratories developed such a test during a measles outbreak in west Texas last year but have not published the protocol.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Declined validation request; Erica Schwartz, CDC Director; West Coast Health Alliance, Requested validation; sent letter asking CDC to reconsider and 3 more
Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of Texas's 34-27 win over Ole Miss on Saturday night and was carted off the field. He did not return to play. Andre Cojoe replaced him at left tackle.
Trevor Goosby, Texas offensive tackle; Andre Cojoe, Texas offensive tackle who replaced Goosby; Arch Manning, Texas quarterback