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New mural outside of Ed White Elementary represents ‘resilience’ of immigrants and refugees

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The mural titled, “For a Better Future”, depicts flags from various countries, the Statue of Liberty, and a child graduating.

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Posted on July 21, 2023 · A whistleblower said DPS troopers had been instructed to deny migrants water and to push migrants back into the Rio Grande. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has denied that such orders have been given.

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Sylvester Turner urges action on voting rights in national mayors conference speech

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Posted on January 19, 2022 · The Houston mayor called movement on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act "a defining moment."

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Do past COVID infections mean you don’t need a vaccine? (Jan. 18, 2022)

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Posted on January 18, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Does natural immunity developed from a previous COVID infection provide anywhere near the same protection as a vaccine? And what kind of immunity do people really have after recovering?

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Breaking Quorum, Voting Rights, Defying The Governor – What’s Going On With Texas Politics?

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Posted on August 18, 2021 · Today, experts discuss Texas politics, as the state makes national headlines for what’s going on in the legislature, voting rights, mask mandate bans and more. Plus, the White House announces a COVID vaccine booster plan.

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