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Health & Science

2 years into the pandemic, some Harris County residents are just getting their COVID-19 shots

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 13, 2022 · Local health officials say vaccine hesitancy is an issue, but other people simply didn't have transportation to a vaccine site or didn't know the vaccines were free.

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Director of the Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences Dispels Vaccine Myths And Misunderstandings

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 9, 2021 · We take a look into variants, boosters, and why the mRNA vaccine became the way to combat COVID.

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COVID 411 With Dr. Richina Bicette And Dr. Joseph Varone

Catherine Lu

Posted on August 9, 2021 · Medical experts answer listeners’ COVID questions, and we take a closer look at what’s happening at one local hospital from a doctor who's been on the cutting edge of COVID treatments since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Exploring The Evolution Of Gospel Music And Celebrating Houston’s Gospel Heritage

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 9, 2021 · What is Houston's role in the history of gospel music? A local scholar and a music expert discuss. Plus, we continue to keep you informed about COVID in Greater Houston with updates on variants.

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Dr. Peter Hotez sounds alarm bells about effects of ‘anti-science’ movement

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on October 5, 2023 · Dr. Peter Hotez writes about the dangers of this movement in "The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning."

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Special ed at HISD (Oct. 5, 2023)

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Posted on October 5, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We learn about HISD’s struggle to maintain special education services after cutting 21 contractors. And NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about his new book and lessons from Abraham Lincoln for keeping a divided nation together.

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New COVID variant found in Houston resident, fourth such case in U.S.

Rebecca Noel

Posted on September 1, 2023 · The variant first emerged two weeks ago and has since been detected in several countries, including Denmark, Israel and the United States.

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Rise in COVID numbers (Aug. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 24, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We discuss a recent rise in COVID cases locally and whether there’s any cause for concern. And the head coach of the team from Needville discusses their experience at the Little League World Series.

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