Dairy farmers and veterinarians in northern Texas furiously investigated a mysterious illness among cattle before the government got involved. Farm cat deaths were the tip off.
Dan Leyendecker
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Health care
Why covid patients who could most benefit from paxlovid still aren’t getting it
During the pandemic, the federal government offered Americans a 5-day course of Paxlovid, the antiviral drug that lessens COVID-19 symptoms. But now that Pfizer is charging for it, confusion over insurance coverage, price, has made patients wary.
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Health care
Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies in Texas seen as a “completely preventable” health crisis
Despite a vast array of health resources, Black infants in Harris County are about twice as likely to die before their first birthday as those from other racial groups.
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Health care
Texas parents see their own health spiral when kids’ mental illnesses worsen
The stress of locating and maintaining regular care for a mentally ill child can take a toll on their caretakers’ well-being.
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Election 2010
The most up-to-date information about the candidates running for various offices.
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Politics
Membership has its Privileges
Since 2005, Texas lobbyists have spent more than $500,000 on transportation and lodging for state officials, including members of the Lege.
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State Government
The $4.2 Million Question
How much of Bill White’s federal war chest could be used in a race for governor? Most of it.