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First mosquitoes in Williamson County test positive for West Nile virus
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The presence of West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes has been confirmed through testing.
In Williamson County, the first mosquitoes of the season have been found to carry West Nile Virus. This marks the initial detection of the virus in the county's mosquito population this year. The presence of West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes has been confirmed through testing.
Further information on this development can be found through local news sources such as CBS Austin. For more detailed information on the West Nile Virus detection in Williamson County, residents of West Lake Hills can refer to the original report from CBS Austin.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Williamson County, the first mosquitoes of the season have been found to carry West Nile Virus. This marks the initial detection of the virus in the county's mosquito population this year. The…
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