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Texas dialysis patients hope new state law keeps dialysis centers open during major weather events

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Dialysis centers closed. Hospitals overwhelmed. When a historic winter storm walloped Texas in 2021, tens of thousands of dialysis patients were trapped at home with no treatment options.

Tags 2021 Texas Legislature Dialysis texas winter storm Winter Storm

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Houston Clinicians Face Burnout When Treating Undocumented Patients With Emergency-Only Dialysis

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 24, 2018 · Delaying dialysis until undocumented patients were close to dying caused area clinicians to report burnout and moral distress

Tags Dialysis houston texas undocumented

The Texas Hospital Association has released a report about the response by the state’s hospitals before, during and after Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey

Texas Hospital Association Analyzes Response To Harvey During Conference Held In Houston

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 7, 2018 · A report assesses the challenging treatment of dialysis patients, among other topics

Tags Dialysis harvey houston texas texas hospital association THA

Hurricane Harvey

WATCH: Getting Dialysis Treatment During Harvey Means Life Or Death

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 31, 2017 · The Houston health care system is under strain from the fallout from Hurricane Harvey. Aside from those who have been injured, patients with chronic diseases still need their life-saving treatments. Miles O’Brien talks to Tomeka Weatherspoon of Houston Public Media.

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State comptroller freezes Harris County’s ability to raise taxes, saying its 2023 budget unlawfully cut funding to constables

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 10, 2023 · Comptroller Glenn Hegar ruled the county had violated a 2021 law barring local governments from “defunding” law enforcement agencies without voter approval.

Tags 2021 Texas Legislature Harris County budget Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Harris County Constables law enforcement agencies Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

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Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isn’t over

Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 23, 2022 · At least one person died in the freezing weather. High demand for electricity is forecast to continue into Saturday.

Tags electricity grid ercot Freeze Texas power grid texas winter storm winter weather

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Houston plumbers say these simple tips will keep your pipes from freezing

Jack Williams

Posted on December 21, 2022 · Local plumbing experts say although residents should be aware of the potential risk that comes with freezing temperatures, most homes across Houston should fare much better this time around.

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Here’s how Texans can stay prepared for winter storms and other disasters

Raul Alonzo, Texas Standard

Posted on December 19, 2022 · With 2021’s Winter Storm Uri still fresh in folks' memory, lessons from that disaster can help guide planning for the next.

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