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Health & Science

Carnival Confirms ‘Small Number’ Of COVID-19 Cases On Cruise Ship, Implements New Mask Policy

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on August 5, 2021 · In a statement, the company wrote that it was implementing a fleetwide mask policy and that it was not canceling the trip.

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Cruise COVID Protocols May Lead To A Bon Voyage

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on June 28, 2021 · Galveston County Local Health Authority walks us through the potential impact on COVID from people coming to Galveston embark on a cruise.

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Houston Matters

The Pandemic’s Effect On The Cruise Industry (June 28, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 28, 2021 · On Monday's show: An update on COVID vaccination in the area, the pandemic's effect on the cruise industry, and the affordability of housing here -- or lack thereof.

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The Joy of Taking a Cruise

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 10, 2016 · We meet a Houstonian who talks about her love of taking cruises. This piece was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.

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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Joshua Zinn

Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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Abbott backs Phelan’s property tax cut plan, spurring ire from Patrick

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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it.

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Ask the Doctor: Ozempic & Wegovy for Weight Loss, the Latest on COVID, a Possible Summer Mpox Resurgence, and More

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Posted on May 30, 2023 · Medical experts weigh in on current medical news and what we should know as we head into summer.

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions.

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