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More Than 100 North Texans Have Died From The Flu. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Molly Evans, KERA / Gus Contreras, KERA

Posted on February 8, 2018 · North Texas is one of worst areas for the flu in the country right now, according to a weekly index from Walgreens

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Flu Epidemic Claims Two More Lives In The Houston Area

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 7, 2018 · CDC officials said most flu seasons last up to 20 weeks and they expect to see increased flu activity for another several weeks

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Trans kids and their families are leaving Texas amid state efforts to charge parents with child abuse

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on April 26, 2022 · Some families no longer see a future for their transgender kids in Texas. They’re moving to states with strong civil rights protections for trans people.

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Winter storm knocks out power for thousands and threatens roadways across state

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 3, 2022 · Thousands of utility customers lost power Thursday and the Texas Department of Transportation reported icy or snowy conditions throughout the state.

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With Abortions On Hold, Some Texans Say It’s Hard To Be Hopeful

The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 1, 2021 · Providers in Texas say they're worried abortion seekers having to travel far to access the procedure, and how those costs can add up.

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Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on February 10, 2021 · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”

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