Coverage dated August 17, 2026

West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County

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Another Hays County mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the ninth trap to test positive in the county so far this year. The positive sample was collected in the 78640 zip code in Kyle on Aug. 13.

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    West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Another Hays County mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the ninth trap to test positive in the county so far this year. The positive sample was collected in the 78640 zip code in Kyle on Aug. 13.

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