The threat of the Zika virus dominated the news for much of 2016. The story is important to South Texans who live in a subtropical climate and in close proximity to Mexico, putting the community at greater risk of contracting the disease.
In a series of reports, Texas Public Radio's Wendy Rigby examines developments from San Antonio to Brownsville, where health authorities reported the first cases of Zika acquired from local mosquitoes.
Click on the titles to hear and read the reports:
Zika Threat Heightens Stress For Expectant Mothers In South Texas
Zika Screening Of Blood Donations Already Underway In South Texas
SA Scientists Developing Animal Models For Zika Testing