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A Rainier School resident was punched in the eye. His assailant was a caregiver

The News Tribune 04 Jul 2026
The state agency operating the Pierce County facility has been sued for negligence and abuse ... .
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Texas food trucks face new statewide license rules

Usatoday 05 Jun 2026
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced that it has opened applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors, including food trucks, pushcarts, and roadside vendors.
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DSHS now accepting applications for statewide food truck license (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Public Technologies 04 Jun 2026
Beginning July 1, all MFVs must have a DSHS license to operate ... "Current mobile food vendors may continue to operate after July 1 if they have submitted a complete application for a DSHS license, including paying the required fees.".
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DSHS provides precautions following animal New World screwworm case in Texas (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Public Technologies 04 Jun 2026
"DSHS and other state agencies have worked closely with the federal government and local partners to monitor the screwworm fly as it made its way toward our southern border," said Imelda Garcia, MPH, DSHS chief deputy commissioner.
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DSHS Confirms First West Nile Case in Texas in 2026

Mega Doctor News 19 May 2026
West Nile and other mosquito-borne illnesses are a fact of life in Texas in the warmer months, and all Texans should take precautions against mosquito bites to stay safe and healthy,” said DSHS Commissioner Jennifer A.
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DSHS confirms first West Nile case in Texas in 2026 (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Public Technologies 19 May 2026
"West Nile and other mosquito-borne illnesses are a fact of life in Texas in the warmer months, and all Texans should take precautions against mosquito bites to stay safe and healthy," said DSHS Commissioner Jennifer A.
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DSHS reaches agreement on fiber optic requirement for youth camps (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Public Technologies 08 May 2026
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reached an agreement with a group of youth camp operators regarding legal requirements that all camps licensed by DSHS maintain fiber optic internet service ... pressofficer@dshs.texas.gov).
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DSHS statement on Texas residents who were on board the MV Hondius (Texas Department of State Health Services)

Public Technologies 07 May 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were passengers on the MV Hondius, a ship that experienced an outbreak of hantavirus while traveling in the Atlantic Ocean ... pressofficer@dshs.texas.gov).
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