SUMMARY: Tonight, Harris County Health officials issued an urgent warning after a surge in West Nile cases, with seven infected and some hospitalized. Mosquitoes, breeding even in small water pools, have tested positive for West Nile across over 500 samples in the county. The majority of infected individuals are over 50, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to more severe cases involving confusion. Health experts recommend using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing. Specific locations of infection remain undisclosed, but advice on effective repellents can be found at click2houston.com. Stay vigilant to protect your family and pets.

The Harris County Public Health has identified a spike in cases of West Nile virus after several people were hospitalized after being infected following Hurricane Beryl's impact.
The hurricane not only brought damaging winds and heaving rain but with the combination of Houston humidity and hot temperatures — made it a breeding ground for mosquitos to thrive.

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SUMMARY: A missing 12-year-old girl from Georgia, Maria Gomez, was found safe in Ohio after being missing for two months. Authorities arrested 34-year-old Antonio Austine, who allegedly drove to Gainesville, Georgia, to pick up Maria on May 29th. They were located in Dover, Ohio, after investigators tracked an IP address and phone number linked to Maria's online communications. Maria had expressed unhappiness at home and wanted to leave, connecting with adult men online. She was found near a swimming pool with Austine, who was arrested. Maria is safe, has been checked at a hospital, and is returning to Georgia. Authorities emphasize the importance of monitoring children's online activities.

A 12-year-old girl from Georgia, who had missing for two months, was found safe on July 25 in Ohio. Investigators had been searching for Maria Gomez-Perez in seven states, including Texas

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SUMMARY: Today, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, one of the strongest in Texas history, struck near Hermleigh, west of Abilene, around 9:30 AM. It’s part of a series of recent quakes, including a magnitude 4.9 on Monday and a magnitude 2.5 on Thursday. SMU professor Brian Stump explained that the seismic waves were felt as far as Dallas. While it’s common to experience magnitude 5 quakes nationwide, the back-to-back events in West Texas warrant monitoring. The cause remains unclear, but potential links to man-made activities like fracking need investigation. The Texas Department of Emergency Management is assessing the damage.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake at 9:28 a.m. on Friday in West Texas. The tremors were felt all the way in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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