‘Slapped cheek’ rash is identifying characteristic of fifth disease in children

SAN ANTONIO – Has your child recently had a mysterious rash that started on their cheeks? There’s a good chance it was caused by a virus known as fifth disease. It’s also known as “slapped cheek” because it’s marked by a distinctive rash that causes red, splotchy cheeks. Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, a pediatric specialist … Read more

Molds skyrocket🤧, 24-hour rainfall totals, and a shot at rain again today☔

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS: Molds rise into ‘very high’ category after yesterday’s steady rainfall Tropical airmass remains, allowing for pop-up downpours today Rain chances decrease by the weekend Molds skyrocket into the ‘very high’ category today. (Copyright 2024 by KSAT – All rights reserved.) FORECAST: While we didn’t get huge rainfall totals, yesterday’s steady rainfall was a … Read more

‘Her left hand was gone’ | Arkansas nurse helps save shark attack victim while on vacation

With no medical supplies, Ashley Phillips and two others tried their best to control the bleeding and comfort the woman. ROGERS, Ark. — Even on vacation, Ashley Phillips, an emergency department nurse at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, immediately jumped into action to perform life-saving measures on a shark attack victim earlier this month.  “As an … Read more

‘You took my baby away’ | Mother of 12-year-old found strangled in creek left devastated, angry

“I’m like angry that they took advantage of her. She was so young,” Alexis Nungaray said. She hasn’t told her 5-year-old son yet that his sister isn’t coming home. We’ve learned more about the little girl who was strangled Monday and left in a north Houston creek. Twelve-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s family wants justice for whoever … Read more