Andre Osborne was so over-medicated in the Willacy Immigration Detention Center that he fell off of the top bunk of his bed, badly injuring his face and eyes.
Detaining Care, Part Three: Andre’s Story
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Economy
Math Anxiety
Will there be enough money to cover the current state budget? “Fortunately, it’s too early to tell,” jokes House Speaker Joe Straus. He and other state leaders are well aware of the numbers, and although they think it’s not yet time to act, they’re focused on the big question.
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Demographics
TribBlog: DPS: We’re Stopping the Bad Guys
The day after DPS warns parents that Mexican cartels are trying to recruit their kids to sell drugs, the agency issues a press release that says DPS efforts are pushing back drugs and preventing them from getting here.
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Health care
TribBlog: ‘Money Follows the Person’? Not exactly.
The federal Medicaid program designed to help disabled and elderly residents of institutions move back into the community hasn’t even gotten close to meeting its early goals, despite Texas’ efforts.
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Economy
On the Records: Feds Stimulate Imaginary Districts
The Obama administration’s economic stimulus package has failed to create any jobs in Texas’ 52nd congressional district, despite pouring nearly $9 million into it. This would be a problem — if CD-52 existed.
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Demographics
Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Smugglers
That warning comes as law enforcement officials report an increase in the number of youth from Mexico and the United States becoming involved in human and drug trafficking.
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Video: Andre’s Story
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Texas Weekly: Solutions, Not Sound Bites
In Texas, Republicans have run the show for the past decade, but Texas remains strong despite their failure to lead.
