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Texas Residents Unwarned as Thousands of Pounds of Chlorine Leaked from Olin Plant

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Texas Residents Unwarned as Thousands of Pounds of Chlorine Leaked from Olin Plant

A massive chlorine leak at Olin Corporation's Freeport facility on May 20 released over 8,000 pounds of the toxic gas, yet thousands of nearby residents reported receiving no official warning. The incident has sparked widespread concern and criticism regarding the effectiveness of local emergency alert systems, which are designed to protect communities from industrial accidents.

Houston Named Top Polluted City in America for Ozone, Particle Pollution

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Houston Named Top Polluted City in America for Ozone, Particle Pollution

A new American Lung Association report finds that Houston is one of the most polluted cities in the U.S., with dangerous levels of ozone and particle pollution. Health risks are rising as extreme heat and climate change intensify the crisis.

Texas-Origin Measles Outbreak Breaks Records, Raising Summer Spread Concerns

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Texas-Origin Measles Outbreak Breaks Records, Raising Summer Spread Concerns

A significant measles outbreak originating in Texas has become the largest in the U.S. since 2000, surpassing the 2019 New York City outbreak and spreading to multiple states. Low vaccination rates are a key concern.

Texas Hospitals Among Those Reporting High Costs for Undocumented Patient Care

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Texas Hospitals Among Those Reporting High Costs for Undocumented Patient Care

Texas hospitals — including major systems in Houston — reported spending $121 million in November 2024 caring for undocumented immigrants, according to a new state report prompted by an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Attorneys Slam State’s “Speculative” Case Against Houston Midwife Maria Rojas

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Attorneys Slam State’s “Speculative” Case Against Houston Midwife Maria Rojas

Attorneys for Houston-area midwife Maria Rojas challenged the state’s investigation into alleged illegal abortions, calling it speculative and flawed. Rojas was released on bond, though her clinics remain closed under a temporary court order.

Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

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Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

Harris County has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, marking the first reported infection in the area since 2019. The patient, a child under 18 living in Northwest Harris County, has no recent travel history, raising concerns about local transmission. The case was confirmed by a commercial laboratory, with secondary confirmation pending from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Health and Wellness

Texas Residents Unwarned as Thousands of Pounds of Chlorine Leaked from Olin Plant

Houston Named Top Polluted City in America for Ozone, Particle Pollution

Texas-Origin Measles Outbreak Breaks Records, Raising Summer Spread Concerns

Texas Hospitals Among Those Reporting High Costs for Undocumented Patient Care

Attorneys Slam State’s “Speculative” Case Against Houston Midwife Maria Rojas

Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

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