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'The delta variant is spreading rapidly': Houston hospitals report bed, staff shortages

Hospitals in the Houston area and across the state of Texas are facing a shortage of beds as the delta variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the region.


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'Record numbers': Fletcher urges uninsured residents to sign up for health care while enrollment is still open

A special enrollment period is still open through Aug. 15 for Texas residents to sign up for healthcare through the ACA Health Care marketplace.


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DePelchin Children’s Center’s 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers navigate parenthood

The DePelchin Children's Center has a new program for the area that helps dads find their way.


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Poll finds 'pride' and 'patriotism' are popular sentiments around the American flag

If a new poll is any indication, Americans will feel pride and patriotism when watching the Tokyo Olympics – as those are the sentiments people expressed when they see the U.S. flag.


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Poll: About half of Americans oppose schools teaching critical race theory

A recent poll conducted by Convention of States Action (COSA) and the Trafalgar Group shows that parents in the U.S. believe that parents should take action if critical race theory is being taught in their child's school.


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'The Delta variant is far more transmissible': COVID-19 cases soar in Houston

It seems that people who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Texas communities like Houston are fueling a new upsurge in cases, causing health officials to raise the threat level from the second lowest tier (yellow) to the second highest (orange) on July 22.


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'We hope this season brings you joy': Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, an Islamic religious festival that commemorates Prophet Abraham's faithfulness to God after being tested with the unfulfilled command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.


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American Red Cross to public as the world heats up from climate change: 'Always have a plan for cool'

As climate change is creating record-breaking temperatures this summer, the American Red Cross offers up their best tips and tricks on how to beat the heat.


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'I wanted you to chill': Turner's unscripted rap highlight of 713 Day at Houston-opoly

Mayor Sylvester Turner recently performed at a 713 Day holiday celebration in Houston.


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'A historic day': Fort Bend County judge reacts to Branson's space flight

Billionaire Richard Branson made history on July 11 when he and five crew members of the Virgin Galactic Unity crew rocketed far enough above the desert of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to experience weightlessness and see the curve of the earth.


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Houston holds ceremony for renovated Hartman Park, 'the center of life here in this community'

The city recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new playground at Hartman Park.


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'Just what we need:' Eternal Gandhi Museum to open its doors in Houston

Houston will soon see the doors of the Eternal Gandhi Museum open to the public with the goal of preserving the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.


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'Respected officer of the Kingwood Patrol Division' in Houston shot, injured in the line of duty

On July 5, Houston police officer Sam Cleveland was shot while responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex.


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'Now's the time:' Adoption fees waived at Harris County Pets through July 11

Adoption fees are waived for furry friends at Harris County Pets through Sunday, July 11.


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Texans 'still recovering from multiple natural disasters in a short period of time'

Hurricane preparation is very expensive, especially for those still recovering from previous storms or natural disasters.


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Texans encouraged to invest in generators as they are ‘critical for power outages’

Home Depot is among the retailers Texans are flocking to for the purchase of generators following revelations of the unstable nature of the state’s energy grid that came to light earlier this year.


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'It's never been like this before': Thousands of immigrants cross U.S. southern border under Biden administration

An influx of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. southern border under the Biden administration has Patrick Zuberbueler on constant alert when working on his family’s ranch in southwest Texas.


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'Get vaccinated': Houston Astros, Methodist Church offer free baseball tickets to those who get COVID-19 vaccination on June 15

The Houston Astros baseball team in partnership with the Methodist Church of Houston are offering two free baseball tickets if you get a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccination on June 15.


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'You shouldn't be afraid to get help because of the cost': Ellis promotes insurance for uninsured individuals

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis encourages the public who lack health insurance to sign up during the extended Affordable Care Act (ACA) special enrollment period.


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Houston's BakerRipley Dementia Care Center 'cannot continue to offer services beyond Oct. 29'

BakerRipley Dementia Day Center in Houston will be closing its doors as of Friday, Oct. 29 due to lack of funding.