Often characterized by a single white dot on its back, the lone star tick is becoming a growing issue in eastern states, and is one of the driving forces behind the explosion of tick-borne diseases in ...

Aledo led Frisco Lone Star 52-42 at the two-minute timeout in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal, and it seemed the Bearcats had the game under control. The Rangers, however, made it a one-score ...

Lone Star amassed 738 yards of total offense in that game. Sophomore Trey Wright threw for 502 yards and three touchdowns and ...

Lone star ticks may transmit diseases that could potentially be life threatening. Some diseases include ehrlichiosis, STARI, and tularemia, among others. Get immediate medical attention if you’ve been ...

Alpha-gal syndrome is a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction that appears in mammals after a tick bite. The lone star tick can transmit alpha-gal syndrome to humans through its saliva. The ...