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Immigration

Border residents eager to reunite after nearly 2 years apart

Angela Kocherga, KTEP

Posted on November 5, 2021 · Along the border, residents and businesses are counting the days until the Monday when pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted.

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Immigration

Pandemic border crossing restrictions will end in November

Angela Kocherga, KTEP

Posted on October 13, 2021 · The United States will lift pandemic travel restrictions at border crossings with Mexico next month, reopening the border to fully vaccinated individuals and ending a virtual shutdown that separated families and hurt businesses that relied on shoppers from Mexico.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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New COVID guidelines, and addressing the crisis in the teaching profession (Aug. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 15, 2022 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the CDC's new COVID guidelines, we discuss ways to address the crisis in the teaching profession, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we consider the impact of putting kids under the spotlight of events like the Little League World Series.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation files $25 million defamation lawsuit against Methodist Hospital

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 25, 2022 · The lawsuit accuses Methodist Hospital and Methodist CEO Marc Boom of making "false and defamatory" statements about Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose, and throat doctor in River Oaks.

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Home testing makes predicting new COVID waves in Texas challenging

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 15, 2022 · New cases of COVID-19 in Texas are increasing again. But predicting how long this wave of infections will continue — and how severe it could be — will not be easy this time around.

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