Ashley Lopez
Stories
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Health
Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up
Only about 23% of those currently pregnant in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
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National
Texas Governor Limits Ballot Drop-Off Locations, Local Officials Vow To Fight Back
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered order a limit to the number of places where voters can hand deliver mail-in ballots. Some county officials worry it will lead to confusion and voter suppression.
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National
Will Reopening Plans Change As COVID-19 Cases Spike In Sunbelt States?
Governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas are under pressure to do something as coronavirus cases rapidly rise. We check in with reporters in those states to see if policies are being modified.
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Politics
Super Tuesday Could Show Just How Blue Texas Is Turning
For Texas Democrats, the state's Super Tuesday primary could help define the shape of a party that's on the rise after more than two decades of being shut out of power.
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Health
Texas Cracks Down On Surprise Medical Billing
Texas is the latest state to pass a law to shield patients from surprise medical bills. These bills are often sent to patients who unintentionally go out of network, sometimes in emergencies.