As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status
Read full article: As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal statusImmigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement.
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Read full article: 3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal statusThree Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns.
Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants
Read full article: Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrantsThe Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico.
3rd employee arrested in Houston-area illegal abortion investigation
Read full article: 3rd employee arrested in Houston-area illegal abortion investigationTwo more employees have been arrested in the investigation into several Houston-area clinics where investigators say abortions were performed illegally.
Why you shouldn’t panic about the Arctic cold front coming to Houston
Read full article: Why you shouldn’t panic about the Arctic cold front coming to HoustonIt's understandable to feel some way when we hear there's an Arctic front coming to Houston. But the KPRC 2 Weather Team is confident it won't be a repeat of Winter Storm Uri.
Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax Day
Read full article: Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax DayThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bond
Read full article: ‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bondThe family of Maria Ramirez, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while her vehicle was stopped at a red light at the intersection on West Gulf Bank Road, is experiencing some relief after the man accused of shooting her was arrested.
Separated by war, brought together by love💗🐱: Houston woman helps Ukrainian girl reunite with cat
Read full article: Separated by war, brought together by love💗🐱: Houston woman helps Ukrainian girl reunite with catA Ukrainian girl has been reunited with her cat months after her family fled their country. It’s all with help from a Houston woman.
With Roe v. Wade on the line, some Texans look south of the border for abortion drugs
Read full article: With Roe v. Wade on the line, some Texans look south of the border for abortion drugsCheap regulated and unregulated medication is available over the counter at Mexican pharmacies, including abortion-inducing drugs that are strictly regulated in the U.S.
Spain, Portugal face new limits despite vaccine success
Read full article: Spain, Portugal face new limits despite vaccine successDespite vaccination rates that make other governments envious, Spain and Portugal are facing the hard truth that these winter holidays won’t be a time of unrestrained joy.
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Puerto Rico to get billions for storm aid, reconstruction
Read full article: Puerto Rico to get billions for storm aid, reconstructionSAN JUAN – Puerto Rico is slated to receive more than $6 billion in federal funds to help prepare the U.S. territory for future hurricanes and other disasters, officials said Tuesday. The money assigned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would be used for infrastructure projects and economic development, among other things, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. In addition, Puerto Rico now has access to $3.2 billion to continue rebuilding from hurricanes Irma and Maria, said Pierluisi, who praised the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden for acting quickly. Congress had assigned $67 billion to help with reconstruction efforts after the hurricanes devastated the island in September 2017, but of the $43 billion obligated, Puerto Rico has only received $18 billion amid concerns over how the money would be spent.
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Detained in isolation, migrant families fear catching virus
Read full article: Detained in isolation, migrant families fear catching virusBefore her death, 21-month-old Mariee Juarez was detained at Dilley with her mother, Yazmin Juarez, in March 2018. His aunt alleged Dilley medical staff was disregarding the child's severe headaches and hypersensitivity to sound. A COVID-19 outbreak is already present in the facility or will soon be," said Shalyn Fluharty, director of Proyecto Dilley, a legal services group that represents detained families. About 160 people are currently detained at the Dilley facility, well short of its 2,400-person capacity. There is a clear solution, which is the release of families who are currently detained, Fluharty said.
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Harvey, others officially retired as names of hurricanes
Read full article: Harvey, others officially retired as names of hurricanesHOUSTON – The World Meteorological Organization announced Thursday that the name Harvey has been officially retired for use as a hurricane. The center also retired the names Irma, Maria and Nate. Harvey was the second costliest storm behind Katrina. Sixty-eight people were killed in Harvey.