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Harris County approves $7.7 million program to fight maternal and infant mortality

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 19, 2022 · The county’s maternal morbidity rate soared by more than 50% between 2008 and 2015.

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A sexually transmitted disease is killing Texas babies

Kim Krisberg, Public Health Watch / Blaine Young, Public Health Watch

Posted on November 1, 2021 · As congenital syphilis cases soar in the state, especially among infants of color, health officials wonder what it will take to get the public’s attention.

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Study: Texas Infant Mortality Rates Vary Dramatically By ZIP Code

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 18, 2018 · A doctor behind the study explains just how much variation there is from area to area and what's behind the numbers.

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Texas’ Infant Mortality Rates Vary Across State, Among Ethnic Groups, Study Shows

SYDNEY GREENE, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 18, 2018 · While Texas' infant mortality rate is lower than the national average, a new study shows wide differences in rates across different areas of the state and among different racial groups.

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Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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Saving Fairfield Lake State Park (Feb. 7, 2023)

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Posted on February 7, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Fairfield Lake State Park between Houston and Dallas is under threat of being closed permanently. We find out why.

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County commissioner offers to amend Third Ward bike-lane project if Houston officials contribute millions more

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 10, 2023 · Work began nearly a year ago on a $12.1 million road reconstruction project near Texas Southern University, where bicycle lanes are being added and vehicular lanes are being reduced. The Houston City Council member who represents the area has said some nearby residents do not want the project and were not adequately consulted beforehand, but Mayor Sylvester Turner says it should move forward.

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Third Ward bike-lane project moving forward despite pushback from Houston City Council member

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 7, 2022 · Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz has organized a townhall meeting Thursday to discuss the details of an ongoing road reconstruction project that includes the addition of bike lanes and reduction of vehicle lanes. But Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, putting up most of the money for the project, says it's proceeding as planned.

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