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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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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.

Health & Science

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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After A Decade Of Refusing Medicaid Expansion, Texas Lawmakers Might Be Forced To Reconsider

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on January 4, 2021 · The state's health care coverage crisis has gone from bad to worse during the pandemic. Experts say Medicaid expansion remains the best way to address it.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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4 years after school shooting in Santa Fe, ‘There is still a lot of pain’

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Posted on August 12, 2022 · In 2018, a 17-year-old gunman killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School. But even with an influx of time and money for mental health services, the community is still struggling with grief and trauma.

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Desks are set up six feet apart in the gym at Navarro Middle School.

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Houston ISD approves funding for police equipment in case of active shooting situation

Cory McGinnis

Posted on August 12, 2022 · Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.

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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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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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