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New search warrants in case tied to former Hidalgo aides (Nov. 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about new search warrants being issued in a case involving former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo related to a canceled COVID-19 contract.

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Harris County Public Health offering new COVID-19 booster shots

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Posted on October 11, 2023 · Director Ericka Brown said while it’s too soon to tell how many people will get the updated vaccines, they’re free of charge if residents don’t have health insurance or the insurance does not cover the costs.

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The week in politics (Sept. 27, 2023)

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Posted on September 27, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: From the potential government shutdown to what’s next in the still-not-over Paxton saga, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday

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Posted on September 25, 2023 · People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting next week. The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.

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Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Schools Closed Through End Of The Year, As Gov. Abbott Announces Plans To Restart Economy

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Posted on April 13, 2020 · As Houston enters its sixth week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.

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Coronavirus In Greater Houston: 12 Dead In Houston, Harris County To Close Parks Over The Weekend

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Posted on April 5, 2020 · As Houston enters its fifth week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.

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I Spent A Month Trying To Find Out What Chemicals Are Stored Near My Home. I Still Don’t Know

Kirk McDaniel, HPM Intern

Posted on March 16, 2020 · Kirk McDaniel wanted to find out what kind of chemicals were being stored near his Deer Park home. What came next was a circuitous, month-long process that wielded few results.

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Live Updates: The Coronavirus In Greater Houston

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Posted on March 5, 2020 · We’re following new cases of the coronavirus in and around Houston.

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Early Voting In Harris County Tops 2018 Totals

Kirk McDaniel, HPM Intern

Posted on February 28, 2020 · Traffic to the polls is led by higher turnout among both Democratic and Republican primary voters.

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Construction Workers At UH Demand Payment For Work On New Student Housing

Kirk McDaniel, HPM Intern

Posted on January 23, 2020 · The eight workers who were employed by a contractor working for the university claim they are owed at least $43,000 in back pay, including unpaid overtime wages.

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Amrit Singh Becomes Harris County’s First Sikh Deputy Constable, Following New ‘Articles Of Faith’ Policy

Kirk McDaniel, HPM Intern

Posted on January 21, 2020 · A similar policy was implemented by the Houston Police Department in October.

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