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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Health & Science

As Texas Schools Reopen, Kids With COVID-19 Are Filling Hospitals In Record Numbers

Paul DeBenedetto / Marc Ray, HPM Intern

Posted on August 20, 2021 · More than 200 kids are now in Texas hospitals. That's higher than previous peaks during the pandemic.

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Texas Has Seen Nearly 9,000 COVID-19 Deaths Since February. All But 43 Were Unvaccinated People

COLLEEN DEGUZMAN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 22, 2021 · Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.

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HIV Drug Program Serving Thousands Of Low-Income Texans Will Avoid Waitlist — For Now

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on July 1, 2021 · The program was considering a waitlist to help cut costs after it faced a $100 million budget shortfall.

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Proposed Cuts To Life-Saving HIV Drug Program Due In Part To Software Glitch

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on March 25, 2021 · A software glitch concealed $35 million in HIV drug costs to program administrators.

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Texas Will Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults Monday

Matt Largey, KUT

Posted on March 23, 2021 · “We are closing in on 10 million doses administered in Texas, and we want to keep up the momentum as the vaccine supply increases,” an official from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Winter Storm Caused At Least 57 Deaths, With Most Fatalities Resulting From Hypothermia

Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune

Posted on March 16, 2021 · The deaths occurred in at least 25 counties. And 25 of the fatalities occurred in Harris County. Some Texas deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and medical equipment failure.

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Texans 50 And Older Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 15

Shawn Mulcahy, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 10, 2021 · Before the Wednesday announcement, already between 10 million and 13 million people — more than one-third of Texas’ population — were eligible, according to state health officials.

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Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

Cory McGinnis / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

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Research shows that after Hurricane Katrina, more than half of the local residents in New Orleans suffered from mental health issues, and about one-third experienced post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by pandemic

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 9, 2022 · Texas lags behind most other states in data points used to determine the overall health and well-being of children, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Houston ISD police not prepared for active-shooter scenario, superintendent says

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · The HISD police department is requesting 200 rifles, 200 ballistic plate shields and rifle ammunition in order to more adequately train for an active-shooter response.

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Houston ISD teachers brace for staffing shortage ahead of new school year

Haya Panjwani

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Houston ISD is set to go back to school later this month, but staffing shortages remain high.

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