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Officials warned of an active mosquito season this year with a heightened risk for mosquito-borne illnesses. Heavy rainfall last month intensified those risks. Human cases have also been detected in Williamson and Hays counties.
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Texans will not be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy candy, drinks containing artificial sweeteners or drinks containing 5 grams or more of added sugar.
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The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates.
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The bill includes provisions that would reduce funding for Medicaid and add stricter eligibility requirements. Costs of insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace could also go up.
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Advocates said the legislation, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, is the largest state-funded psychedelic research initiative in history.
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A federal agency found that Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital failed to give a pregnant woman prompt care for her emergency condition.
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Leaders from the two organizations say they are ready to move forward as stronger partners after disagreements over the nature of their relationship.
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The data was included in a statewide report released on Friday. The cases are not thought to be connected to the measles outbreak in West Texas at this time.
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School officials with Liberty Hill ISD confirmed the child attends Bar W Elementary School. There are no details available on the child's travel history or vaccination status.
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The Texas House on Thursday passed Senate Bill 33, which aims to prevent local governments from using tax money to support people who leave the state to find abortion care. The bill will need final approval from the state Senate before heading to Gov. Abbott’s desk.
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Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas� abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. After receiving final approval from the Texas House on Thursday, the bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.
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The statue would depict a mother holding an unborn child, funded by private donations.