Texas sees first locally transmitted case of the Zika virus
A woman in Cameron County who tested positive for the virus apparently contracted it from a mosquito bite. Full Story
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Texas argues it can fix foster care without judge's oversight
A new legal filing from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has put Texas leaders in a delicate position of conceding problems in foster care but arguing against a federal judge's proposed reforms. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Trump and future of healthcare
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: With a new president, questions mount about the future of healthcare reform efforts, research is underway on utility of heart screenings for high school athletes and an interview with Michael Heffernan of GuidaBot LLC R&D. Full Story
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Texas blows bid for funds to combat opioids, tries to keep records secret
Health workers and first responders hoped Texas might be awarded $1 million to buy an anti-overdose drug, but state officials never submitted the grant application. Full Story
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Under Trump, new questions about mental health benefits in Texas
As Republicans prepare to dismantle Obamacare, mental health advocates are worried that benefits for counseling and substance abuse treatment will be lost in the shuffle. Full Story
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Across Texas, growing clusters of unvaccinated children
Even though statewide levels of vaccinations remain high, public health officials are increasingly worried about the geographic areas where parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. Full Story
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State officials hear more testimony on fetal remains rule
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Wednesday took its second round of testimony on a controversial rule requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains. Full Story
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Trump's win means uncertainty for health care in Texas
Trump’s victory gives Republicans the opportunity to dismantle Obama’s signature health law — and is causing deep-seated uncertainty for the health care market and millions of Texans with government-subsidized coverage. Full Story
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Houston schools measure lags, Austin transit bond leads
Harris County elected a Democratic district attorney, Houston ISD voters thumbed their noses at the Texas school finance system and Austin voters backed a $720 million transportation bond. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Moving to curb the opioid supply
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Moves to curb the opioid supply raise more questions, Dallas-based Tenet scales back health plan offerings and an interview with Laura Tillman, author of The Long Shadow of Small Ghosts. Full Story
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Senate panel proposes $75.3 million to start fixing Child Protective Services
A workgroup of the Texas Senate Finance Committee was willing to give Child Protective Services caseworkers $12,000 raises but balked at hiring all the new workers Commissioner Hank Whitman requested. Full Story
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Open enrollment for health insurance begins today in Texas
Texans signing up this year for health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act may see higher costs but should also qualify for larger subsidies. Full Story
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Texas Public Policy Foundation begins new child welfare initiative
The conservative foundation intends to weigh in on the state's continuing struggle to take care of at-risk children. Full Story
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Texas continues to struggle with number of uninsured children
A new study finds that the rate of children in Texas without health insurance continues to fall, but the state still leads only Alaska in getting children covered. Full Story
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"Beat on me," foster care chief tells lawmakers. And they do.
Hank Whitman, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to fix the state's dangerous and dysfunctional foster care system, says he needs more money to get the job done. Some lawmakers aren't convinced. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Gene "editing" and curing disease
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: New gene "editing" techniques offer a potential cure for muscular dystrophy, more employers offer telemedicine but employees aren't all that interested and an interview with Clorinda Walley of Good Days. Full Story
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5 times Trump and Clinton touched on Texas issues in the presidential debates
Here are five moments from the back-and-forth at the presidential debates that highlight Texas issues. Full Story
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Texas turns to IUDs in the delivery room to curb unintended pregnancy
Texas is one of nearly two dozen states changing their Medicaid programs to pay hospitals for inserting an IUD or contraceptive implant in the delivery room. Full Story
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Despite boasts, state has not blocked Planned Parenthood funds
Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials are largely silent on why they haven't fulfilled their vow to cut off funds to women's health programs offered to poor Texas women by Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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Everything you need to know about Zika and Texas
The situation in Texas took a turn after officials identified several cases that they believe were transmitted locally by mosquitoes. Here's what you need to know. Full Story
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