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Black and Hispanic Texans are still underrepresented in vaccinations Mar 19, 2021

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White Texans are being vaccinated at nearly twice the rate of Hispanic Texans and more than six times the rate of Black Texans, according to state data.
Plus, the latest on the fallout
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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will target human traffickers in response to "humanitarian crisis" at the border Mar 18, 2021

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The governor asked the federal government to let Texas law enforcement interview migrant children in FEMA shelters to investigate human trafficking.

At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia Mar 17, 2021

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The deaths occurred in at least 25 counties. And 25 of the fatalities occurred in Harris County. Some Texas deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and medical equipment failure.

State Senate scrambles to advance bill that would force ERCOT to reprice energy charges from winter storm Mar 16, 2021

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Senate Bill 2142 had not even been filed when the day started Monday, but lawmakers suspended their rules to hastily push it through the Senate.

Texans 50 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15 Mar 15, 2021

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The new category — labeled 1C — means that vaccine availability is ramping up across the state.

Houston man supports his community as attacks on Asian Americans persist across U.S. Mar 13, 2021

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In cities with diverse populations, people of Asian descent say they continue to be encouraged to help their fellow Texans weather the health crisis. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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Joe Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill that will give millions of Texans $1,400 checks Mar 12, 2021

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The bill, which also includes billions in aid for state and local governments, now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature.

Texans 50 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15 Mar 11, 2021

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Before the Wednesday announcement, between 10 million and 13 million people — more than one-third of Texas’ population — were eligible, according to state health officials.

No more statewide mask mandate in Texas. But face coverings are still required in some businesses and public places. Mar 10, 2021

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Texas’ statewide mask mandate has ended as of March 10. Businesses are also now allowed to operate at full capacity as long as the hospitals in their region haven’t been treating a large share of patients for COVID-19. Here’s a look at what the loosened restrictions mean for Texans.

Texans recovering from COVID-19 relied on machines to help them breathe. Then the power went out. Mar 09, 2021

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After COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked, the number of Texans dependent on home oxygen equipment was at “an all-time high” when a winter storm overwhelmed the state’s power grid in February, leaving many struggling for air.

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