For deaf children in Texas foster care, limited accessibility compounds trauma

August 18, 2023

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune, Aug. 18, 2023 Photo above — A sign for the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services building in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The…

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Texas parents see their own health spiral when kids’ mental illnesses worsen

August 16, 2023

By Renuka Rayasam, KFF Health News, Aug. 15, 2023 “Texas parents see their own health spiral when kids’ mental illnesses worsen” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

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Perryman Column: Keeping Things Moving

August 14, 2023

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 09, 2023 As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t nightly dinner table conversation for most of you,…

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August 11, 2023

Edinburg, Texas — Who really knows Edinburg the best? YOU DO! The Edinburg Advocate welcomes your news and community events stories. Whether it’s a community event, a church event, a school event or just an interesting story about the city you…

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What Recession?

August 10, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 02, 2023 While we’re not out of the woods, opinions about the likelihood of recession are shifting away from the doom and gloom which has been prevalent over the past year. I have always felt…

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Texas child welfare agency fails vulnerable teens when they turn 18, whistleblower says

August 1, 2023

Photo above — Heart Galleries — portraits of adoptable children — on display at the Child Protective Services office at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune A Child Protective…

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Heat Wave

August 1, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 1, 2023 Texas has thus far endured a heat wave of historic proportions in the summer of 2023. The higher-than-normal temperatures have created health issues for many residents and impacted quality of life for millions…

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Judge admonishes Texas foster care officials, saying they don’t properly monitor facilities housing kids

June 28, 2023

Photo above — The United States District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 11, 2023. This courthouse is home to the Corpus Christi Division of the Southern District of Texas. Credit: Blaine Young for The Texas Tribune Children “often…

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Hispanics officially make up the biggest share of Texas’ population, new census numbers show

June 22, 2023

Photo above — Luisa and Antonio Perez dance to the band Tigrillos at the Festival Viva Mexico in Corpus Christi on Sept. 8, 2013. Credit: Eddie Seal for The Texas Tribune White people had been the state’s largest population group…

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New Texas law bans local government actions on COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but private entities not affected

June 8, 2023

Photo above — Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to local media before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Ascension Seton Medical Center on Dec. 22, 2020, in Austin. Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/POOL via American-Statesman By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2023 — Ever…

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