Irving teen dies as health officials probe family illness
In Irving, Texas, the home of 13 year old Rachel Johnson is under quarantine as officials explore possible causes from Legionnaires disease to viral pathogens. Her 15 year old brother is in intensive care and four other siblings are hospitalized as investigators search for clues from autopsy results and field tests.
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State budget gap could top $7 billion in 2004 05 plan
Health and Human Services Commission requests nearly 2 billion more to cover rising Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance enrollments. Officials warn the shortfall spans education and highways as revenues lag, with possible use of the rainy day fund to mitigate a predicted 10 billion shortfall in weeks ahead.
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Texas reports West Nile case in Waco woman
Health officials say an elderly Waco woman hospitalized with West Nile virus has brought Texas human cases to 26. The case awaits CDC confirmation while 13 Texans are in Harris County. Nationwide CDC stats show 251 infections in 12 states.
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