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Health & Science

Texans looking for COVID tests after the holidays find long lines, delayed results

Andrew Schneider / Brian Kirkpatrick, Texas Public Radio / Angela Kocherga, KTEP / Haya Panjwani

Posted on January 11, 2022 · Across the state, people are waiting hours in line to get tested and seeing delayed results as cities and counties deal with a testing shortage.

Tags BEXAR COUNTY COVID-19 testing El Paso Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo nursing shortage

Houston Matters

How 9/11 Affected Houston – Pt. 1 (Sept. 9, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 9, 2021 · On Thursday's show: Mandatory COVID testing for unvaccinated city employees, and a look at how 9/11 affected Houstonians as the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks approaches.

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A Key Tool In Houston’s Research On COVID-19 Variants? Your Poop

Katie Watkins

Posted on May 10, 2021 · Last year, health officials in Houston started using the city’s sewage system to help detect where the coronavirus was spreading. Now, they've fine-tuned the process, zeroing-in on specific buildings and monitoring for the emergence of new variants.

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Mexico agrees to deport migrants after El Paso reaches “breaking point”

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 26, 2023 · Mexican immigration officials said they will negotiate with five countries’ governments to ensure they will take back their citizens. The agreement was announced after shelters in El Paso said they are over capacity.

Tags eagle pass El Paso Texas-Mexico border U.S. immigration

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Former Harris County Republican candidate drops lawsuit challenging election results

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 22, 2023 · Mealer dropped the lawsuit challenging election results just days after County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she will return to office after a temporary leave to receive treatment for depression.

Tags alexandra del moral mealer harris county election Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Republican election challenges

Health & Science

Harris County Public Health introduces Latino Chronic Disease Cohort pilot program

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on September 19, 2023 · “We want to make sure that these uninsured and underinsured individuals have this access to the care that they need,” Commissioner Lesley Briones said.

Tags Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones Harris County Commissioners Court Latino health

Harris County

Harris County passes $2.74 billion budget, lowers tax rates for fifth year in a row

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 19, 2023 · The budget for the new fiscal year, which begins October 1, includes $119 million for law enforcement, addressing significant concerns by Republicans.

Tags Harris County budget Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County property taxes law enforcement

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