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More Than 250 Migrant Kids And Teens Test Positive For COVID-19 In Texas Shelters

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on March 24, 2021 · Texas Health and Human Services confirmed 261 COVID-19 cases in state-licensed facilities and foster care for migrant children since March 5th, 2021.

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Texas Immigrant Detention Facilities Report Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on April 22, 2020 · At least 36 adults, 5 unaccompanied minors and 12 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in Texas immigrant holding facilities.

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Number Of Migrant Kids In Texas Facilities Drops Suddenly

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on October 11, 2019 · Migrant care facilities have been at capacity throughout this past year, usually holding some 6,000 kids. But in September, the population of migrant kids in federal custody fell to half that.

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Southwest Key Sues City Of Houston Over New Shelter For Migrant Children

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 17, 2018 · The migrant facility operator is seeking an injunction and damages estimated to be more than $8 million.

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What Stood Between An Undocumented Minor And An Abortion? One Trump Appointee

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on October 25, 2017 · The young woman had to follow the same complicated process that any minor seeking an abortion in Texas without a parent's consent must follow.

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Posted on August 11, 2023 · On Friday's show: Amid Artemis, the Webb telescope, and the recently announced NASA+ streaming service, has the space agency -- and by extension, Space City -- gotten its mojo back?

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Posted on July 31, 2023 · The internationally recognized physician and scientist shares his insight on vaccines, the latest research, and the anti-vaccine movement.

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