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Tejano singer warns of West Nile dangers after mosquito bite leaves him in wheelchair
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Corley Peel , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Health officials are warning of the dangers of West Nile due to a record surge in mosquitoes across southeast Texas.
A local Tejano singer's life was altered after a mosquito bite two years ago. The incident has left him in a wheelchair. Health officials are warning of the dangers of West Nile due to a record surge in mosquitoes across southeast Texas.
This surge could put thousands at risk. Further details on the situation, including the singer's experience and the public health response, are available from local news sources, such as KPRC 2 Click2Houston, which has reported on the issue and the declaration of a public health emergency in Fort Bend County.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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