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State officials in Austin have awarded about $26 million in grants to community colleges across Texas.
Young appointed to TX Supreme Court and 6 other Texas-sized issues
Evan Young, a former clerk to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has been appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Gov. Greg Abbott. He will replace Justice Eva Guzman, who resigned in … more
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for use on children ages 5 to 11.
KISD and Randall's partner to offer optional COVID-19 vaccine to younger students
Katy Independent School District announced that Randall’s Pharmacy will offer a series of optional COVID-19 vaccinations opportunities for students ages 5 to 11 at the District’s … more
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Nurses talk to 10-year-old Miranda Morales after she received her first dose of the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston on Nov. 3, 2021.
Vaccination slots filling up as Texas children ages 5-11 receive first COVID-19 vaccines
For months, Pearland realtor Gerald Hatter had been anxiously waiting on news that her 11-year-old daughter Bella Hatter would be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday, one day after the … more
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The lawsuit alleges the Biden administration acted unconstitutionally in drafting the vaccine mandate policy. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott have been at war with locals and federal officials over vaccinate mandates. Earlier this month, Abbott expanded an executive order to block the requirement for any entity in Texas, including health care facilities and private businesses.
Texas sues Biden administration over vaccine mandates
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on behalf of the state, sued the Biden administration on Friday over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The federal requirement, which is … more
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Those wishing to get a COVID-19 vaccine may visit the Royal ISD Administration Building Aug. 7, 12 and Sept. 2.
Royal ISD and Pattison host vaccination events
Those wishing to get vaccinated can visit Royal ISD’s Administration Building at 3714 FM 359 in Pattison until 2 p.m. Saturday or on Aug. 12 or Sept. 2 from 4-8 p.m. Vaccinations are free of … more
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George speaks with commissioners court members during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. County staff and some commissioners are concerned that about 40% of the county’s residents that are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine have not yet gotten their shots.
Fort Bend commissioners approve negotiations for vaccine outreach
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has authorized county staff to move forward with contract negotiations with Next Wave Strategies, LLC. to help bolster the county’s vaccination rate. … more
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More than 55% of the state's population growth has been in cities with more than 50,000 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Capital Highlights: Population changes and 5 other Texas issues
Population gains, losses in state detailed The U.S. Census Bureau has released is sub-county population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 … more
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Texas politicians continue to be resistant to the expansion of Medicaid in the state which prevents the state from receiving billions of federal aid that would help Texans get health insurance. Texas continues to be among states with the highest population without health coverage.
Capital Highlights: 5 statewide things Katy readers should know
A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68. State leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s order is consistent with his messaging on vaccinations. He was vaccinated live on TV but also stresses that vaccines are “always voluntary” in his public statements. Today's announcement comes as vaccine credentials, often referred to as vaccine passports, are being developed around the world as a way to quickly prove someone’s vaccination status, particularly with private companies.
Abbott bans state agencies and state-funded orgs from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he banned state agencies, political subdivisions and organizations receiving public funds from creating "vaccine passports" or otherwise requiring someone to … more
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Health care worker Mary Carreon administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient in Laredo. The state is still directing providers to prioritize older and vulnerable Texans, and cities are continuing their efforts to reach Texans who have trouble accessing vaccine doses.
As vaccine eligibility widens, some vulnerable Texans are still fighting for access
Fredericksburg retiree Cyn White has been trying to find a COVID-19 vaccine in her Hill Country community since she became eligible for it in December. White, 63, who has a disability, grew … more
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The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine for public use. Texas expects to get more than 200,000 doses initially.
Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration approved Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday for use in the U.S., the third vaccine to be approved since the pandemic began. Texas could initially … more
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Fort Bend County has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and is asking residents to register to receive their doses.
Fort Bend County opening registration for vaccines after shipment received
Fort Bend County announced this morning that it is opening its COVID-19 vaccine registration portal at www.fbchealth.org after receiving a shipment of vaccines. Those in class 1A and 1B vaccine … more
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Texas officials are encouraging Texans to roll up their sleeves for the two COVID-19 vaccines approved at the federal level. The state capitol building pictured here is also expected to reopen Jan. 4. The state had closed the building in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texans urged to roll up their sleeves, capitol reopens and CARES funding explained
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that … more
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Dr. Ashley Drews, medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at Houston Methodist received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered by Houston Methodist on Tuesday. COVID-19 has killed more than 300,000 Americans since March according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Area hospitals begin administering COVID-19 vaccine to frontline workers
Memorial Hermann announced Tuesday that it has received 16,575 doses of the Pfizer-produced COVID-19 vaccine and begun administering the inoculant to its frontline staff that work directly with … more
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OakBend Medical Center is one of Fort Bend County’s primary partners in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with multiple locations throughout the county. They also operate multiple nursing homes which, as of Dec. 4, boasted zero cases of the deadly virus, though 18 cases were reported in the hospital.
COVID-19 update with OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger
Two vaccines from manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna may be approved for use in the U.S. in the next few weeks. That fact, combined with discussion about the rising number of cases of the COVID-19 … more
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Members of a church group sang and prayed in front of San Antonio's Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in April. On Friday, the the Texas Department of State Health Services added residents of long-term care facilities to the first tier of people who would be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.
Texans living in long-term care facilities will be among first people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. People living and working in long-term care facilities, … more
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A dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by BioNTech and Pfizer. The governor said a vaccine could start arriving by mid-December. The state has said health care workers will be the first to receive voluntary vaccinations.
Texas may receive initial coronavirus vaccine doses for 1.4 million people this month, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to give an initial dose to up to 1.4 million Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve coronavirus vaccine candidates from drugmakers … more
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A COVID-19 testing site in Houston on June 27. Under the state’s vaccine distribution plan, vulnerable people would likely be the first to get the vaccine in the early months that it’s available. Under the state’s vaccine distribution plan, vulnerable people, including health care workers, older people and people with underlying medical conditions, would likely be the first to get the vaccine in the early months that it’s available.
Health officials predict most Texans won't have access to COVID-19 vaccine until July at the earliest
If a COVID-19 vaccine is ready next month, Texas health officials predict it won’t be widely available to Texans until at least July. Under the state’s vaccine distribution plan, … more
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