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Abortion

Oklahoma’s abortion ban will further restrict access for thousands of Texans, providers warn

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on April 7, 2022 · Almost half of Texans seeking abortion out of state have gone to Oklahoma. Soon, that will no longer be an option.

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Federal Government Opens New Mass Facility In Texas For Migrant Children

GARANCE BURKE, AP

Posted on June 7, 2019 · The new emergency facility is located in Carrizo Springs. It will hold 1,600 teens in a complex that once housed oil field workers on government-leased land near the border.

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Investigation of Fatal Explosion at Gas Drilling Rig Owned by Houston Company Continues

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 17, 2018 · New findings from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board suggest the accident occurred after workers removed pipe from the well

Tags federal houston natural gas oklahoma OSHA Patterson-UTI Drilling

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What To Watch For In Today’s State Primaries

Jessica Yarvin, PBS NewsHour

Posted on June 26, 2018 · Here are the races to watch tonight in Colorado, Maryland, Utah, Oklahoma and New York.

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Gunman Who Fired Into An Oklahoma City Restaurant Was Shot Dead By 2 Bystanders

ALEXIS DIAO, NPR

Posted on May 25, 2018 · Police say a man fired a handgun into Louie's Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City and turned to flee. But he was confronted by two men who saw what was happening and then got their guns.

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Texas Company Recalls Nearly 25 Tons Of Smoked Sausage Items

Associated Press

Posted on May 7, 2018 · The problem was discovered when Eddy Packing received complaints from a restaurant about white, hard plastic found in some sausage during slicing

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What You Need To Know About The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout

Victoria Pasquantonio, PBS NewsHour

Posted on April 2, 2018 · Several school districts around the state cancelled classes indefinitely beginning on Monday, while others closed school at least through Tuesday as the walkout continues

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UPDATE: Report: Uncontrolled Gas Release Led To Rig Fire

Associated Press

Posted on January 23, 2018 · Three of the workers were employed by Houston-based Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.

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UPDATE: Missing Pilot Was Collecting A Disabled Dog

Associated Press

Posted on January 4, 2018 · The plane took off from Oklahoma City on Wednesday afternoon and was supposed to land in Georgetown, Texas, but kept going

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Assessing tornado damage (Jan. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 25, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We assess the damage in Pasadena and Deer Park after a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon, tearing roofs off homes, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing power lines.

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Health & Science

New FDA rule could slightly improve out-of-state access to the abortion pill mifepristone for pregnant Texans

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on January 5, 2023 · The rule, which allows retail pharmacies to provide the pill, could mean faster pick up times.

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Health & Science

Texas family planning clinics require parental consent for birth control following court ruling

ELEANOR KLIBANOFF, The Texas Tribune / Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 5, 2023 · The Title X program has long provided free, confidential contraception to anyone, regardless of age, income or immigration status. A North Texas federal judge ruled in December that the program violates Texas law and parents’ rights.

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Houston Matters

Saving your frozen plants (Jan. 5, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 5, 2023 · How can you tell if that plant in your yard survived the recent freeze? And, if so, how can you bring it back from the brink?

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