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Immigration

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

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.

Harris County

Contract COVID-19 testers file federal compliant over wage dispute and threats of deportation

Posted on November 23, 2022 · Former workers say they faced threats of deportation if they spoke out about the alleged mistreatment.

Houston Matters

Pediatric ICU bed shortage, and Taco-Tastic Cookbook (Nov. 18, 2022)

Posted on November 18, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn why hospitals in Texas and Greater Houston are facing a shortage of pediatric ICU beds. Then, we discuss recent developments in consumer technology. And chef and restaurant owner Victoria Elizondo talks about her new taco cookbook, Taco-Tastic.

Health & Science

Flu season hits Houston area earlier than usual

Posted on November 17, 2022 · More than 3 percent of reported doctors visits in Harris County during the first week of November were related to the flu or other respiratory viral infections, compared to 1.7 percent in early October, according to the Houston Health Department.

News

Virtually all PPP loans have been forgiven with limited scrutiny

Posted on October 13, 2022 · Officials promised a robust review process before forgiving PPP loans, but most loans could be forgiven with a simple, one-page form. Meanwhile, just 2% of loans have gotten close, hands-on reviews.

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Immigration

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

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