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class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/19/beto-orourke-leads-cruz-new-poll-texas-senate-race/">Beto O’Rourke leads Ted Cruz by 2 among likely voters in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/kathryn-lundstrom/">Kathryn Lundstrom</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0500" title="2018-09-19 08:00">Sept. 19, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>O’Rourke has been closing the gap over the last several months, but this is the first poll that puts him ahead of Cruz.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/19/beto-orourke-leads-cruz-new-poll-texas-senate-race/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> 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src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LuFfNqAme8EqYevaYx_H4jdZ17U=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/p-n5WxyK71p2mjcg8iX1A3f9bLs=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/p-n5WxyK71p2mjcg8iX1A3f9bLs=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/l_y-MkDf_lleNTy2IDOzGXQ1szE=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/FgaTP5yrIBo0lFVwcyoe9u1f95U=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vJHzJjEML5meFCH_NvQ8twuvtqk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e741a6810e33f47ef1a1230c2a3aeb45/ONA-Dangerous-Deliveries.png 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="grid_separator--s"></div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/17/maternal-mortality-online-journalism-award/">T-Squared: Trib's maternal mortality project wins an Online Journalism Award</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/emily-ramshaw/">Emily Ramshaw</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:05:13 -0500" title="2018-09-17 12:05">Sept. 17, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Marissa Evans and Chris Essig's investigation into unusually high rates of maternal deaths in Texas has won an explanatory journalism award from the Online News Association.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/17/maternal-mortality-online-journalism-award/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block 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data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/TR124fYDv1h6VcNt6lhyBJRQx2w=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/_dxaxk_MguTLd2JkT9-KTZ--fu4=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/VcHx8RE2SuAXDfNJTYygcO7O3NI=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/6N4UhYnOsrDgMo-JMWLmpBWrP7s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Shelby Knowles/ The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/12/navigator-grant-health-insurance-affordable-care-act/">Federal government slashes grants to help Texans get health insurance</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/teo-armus/">Teo Armus</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:24:00 -0500" title="2018-09-12 21:24">Sept. 12, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Texas grassroots health groups got $5 million less than last year for the navigator program, which helps them enroll hard-to-reach populations in the nation's least insured state.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/12/navigator-grant-health-insurance-affordable-care-act/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/obamacare-texas-block-california-fort-worth-affordable-care-act/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nIuwOMiso-TKPd0XGn5ecD98eek=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8d2cf86b54536f97472ac8182eadb68c/ACA_lawsuit_protestor_LBS_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" 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data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nIuwOMiso-TKPd0XGn5ecD98eek=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8d2cf86b54536f97472ac8182eadb68c/ACA_lawsuit_protestor_LBS_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Xhqy-_uWCCNFhReyK0cOF8B85wE=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8d2cf86b54536f97472ac8182eadb68c/ACA_lawsuit_protestor_LBS_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mJrwgf4BjVFqc8aOrTk6GVBm_1M=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8d2cf86b54536f97472ac8182eadb68c/ACA_lawsuit_protestor_LBS_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uxilNIMa6CNvdw1iNCc9iXdYNbw=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8d2cf86b54536f97472ac8182eadb68c/ACA_lawsuit_protestor_LBS_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Leslie Boorhem-Stephenson for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/obamacare-texas-block-california-fort-worth-affordable-care-act/">Texas asks a federal judge to block Obamacare nationwide</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/emma-platoff/">Emma Platoff</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 5 Sep 2018 15:48:00 -0500" title="2018-09-05 15:48">Sept. 5, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Critics say doing so would risk the coverage of tens of millions.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/obamacare-texas-block-california-fort-worth-affordable-care-act/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/fetal-remains-texas-ruling-abortion-rights/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RU6j4HyuJnjyJTH09pq68RZ9VdE=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lBVHmOM4abVfEKZ_F9zmsTkChlU=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/fetal-remains-texas-ruling-abortion-rights/">Judge strikes down Texas law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 5 Sep 2018 14:43:00 -0500" title="2018-09-05 14:43">Sept. 5, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The ruling comes after a five-day trial in July at which patients, health providers, state agency officials, bioethicists, cemetery directors and religious leaders got on the witness stand.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/fetal-remains-texas-ruling-abortion-rights/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/27/toddler-died-ICE-custody-vice-news-dilley/"> <noscript> <img 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facility</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/emma-platoff/">Emma Platoff</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:20:00 -0500" title="2018-08-27 18:20">Aug. 27, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The toddler from Guatemala died six weeks after leaving an ICE family detention center in Dilley. She had not yet turned two years old.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/27/toddler-died-ICE-custody-vice-news-dilley/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/27/texas-disability-issues-forum-live-stream/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/0HTtz9A_5HPfWJDhnaZ79D-ANcU=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6bf8952a74e7dd5c9828b48279b3266c/TexasDisabilities-Lead.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/jDQ5bxeDC9or4kEgy756AYV3g9k=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6bf8952a74e7dd5c9828b48279b3266c/TexasDisabilities-Lead.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="grid_separator--s"></div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/27/texas-disability-issues-forum-live-stream/">Watch live as statewide candidates weigh in on disability issues</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/twiseman/">Todd Wiseman</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:04:00 -0500" title="2018-08-27 10:04">Aug. 27, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Tune in as Democratic candidates for statewide office speak with Texas Tribune reporter Patrick Svitek at the Texas Disability Issues Forum.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/27/texas-disability-issues-forum-live-stream/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/17/employees-protest-poor-working-conditions-state-office-buildings/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/yXEALKofq4bFVi5K5KNm6JkDbVU=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/786b1b8c06ec7fb14600acf0e0144974/DHHS_Rat_Mold_Protest_2_RZ_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/4P-ucmhmKMBL0k5k1oFi-R9QRO0=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/786b1b8c06ec7fb14600acf0e0144974/DHHS_Rat_Mold_Protest_2_RZ_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Rachel Zein for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/17/employees-protest-poor-working-conditions-state-office-buildings/">Employees protest poor working conditions in state office buildings</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/sydney-greene/">Sydney Greene</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:45:00 -0500" title="2018-08-17 10:45">Aug. 17, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>After reports of mold invading a state health agency building, a group of state employees gathered in Austin on Friday to protest working conditions.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/17/employees-protest-poor-working-conditions-state-office-buildings/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/texas-suing-end-obamacare-new-advantages-trump/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/TR124fYDv1h6VcNt6lhyBJRQx2w=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/_dxaxk_MguTLd2JkT9-KTZ--fu4=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/TR124fYDv1h6VcNt6lhyBJRQx2w=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/VcHx8RE2SuAXDfNJTYygcO7O3NI=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/6N4UhYnOsrDgMo-JMWLmpBWrP7s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/VcHx8RE2SuAXDfNJTYygcO7O3NI=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/6N4UhYnOsrDgMo-JMWLmpBWrP7s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/12/01/6F6A2713.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Shelby Knowles/ The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/texas-suing-end-obamacare-new-advantages-trump/">Texas is suing — again — to end Obamacare. This time it has some advantages.</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/emma-platoff/">Emma Platoff</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 8 Aug 2018 09:07:00 -0500" title="2018-08-08 09:07">Aug. 8, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Texas has sued to end Obama's landmark health care law before. But this time it has support from the Trump administration, a new tax code and a potentially sympathetic judge.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/texas-suing-end-obamacare-new-advantages-trump/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/doubts-aside-sam-houston-state-pushes-new-medical-school/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uiGChjD0RUO-6Zj39Yy0xFJ5mow=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fQSt3WpP7PzeiNDZuB3sA5kim7Q=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HGDlPDd5eFSZy498YeHKM5cIKEk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7sfsj6O6iS5a9rwh57ybJF5fe2k=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uiGChjD0RUO-6Zj39Yy0xFJ5mow=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fQSt3WpP7PzeiNDZuB3sA5kim7Q=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HGDlPDd5eFSZy498YeHKM5cIKEk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Public domain</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/doubts-aside-sam-houston-state-pushes-new-medical-school/">Doubts aside, Sam Houston State pushes for a new medical school</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/shannon-najmabadi/">Shannon Najmabadi</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 8 Aug 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-08-08 00:01">Aug. 8, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The university says the school will give the state more rural doctors. Critics say it's unnecessary and too expensive. An oversight board could provide approval this month.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/08/doubts-aside-sam-houston-state-pushes-new-medical-school/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/07/health-services-commissioner-says-mold-infested-building-not-unsafe-en/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/z-UTq2mo15EKqbO8d6At3jP9bb8=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/W6sqlT3M14YlEf6E2m8PnQz7mXo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 650w, 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data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/z-UTq2mo15EKqbO8d6At3jP9bb8=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/W6sqlT3M14YlEf6E2m8PnQz7mXo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/NNkfg3XaRsBCO2P8zC-glgBovp0=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Obtained by The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/07/health-services-commissioner-says-mold-infested-building-not-unsafe-en/">At town hall, health services commissioner tells state employees mold-infested building "not unsafe"</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Tue, 7 Aug 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-08-07 00:01">Aug. 7, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The Texas Tribune obtained a recording of a town hall meeting with Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt and state workers nearly two weeks after they were relocated from the Austin State Hospital 636 building where a mold infestation had invaded their workspace.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/07/health-services-commissioner-says-mold-infested-building-not-unsafe-en/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-legalize-marijuana-2019-legislative-session/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Yw0hfGDhmCM8d87YT-iTr1KrpAA=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nV2zJg1J0RvFY_4ZvoncMrsMwzo=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Yw0hfGDhmCM8d87YT-iTr1KrpAA=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/4DtIo7p2E9znKow4EOvvuFVTDbw=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 650w, 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nV2zJg1J0RvFY_4ZvoncMrsMwzo=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/4DtIo7p2E9znKow4EOvvuFVTDbw=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LPYj3OzcqBlxdMPEIKf4utLoPWw=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/04/07/Marijuana-Capitol-2.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Illustration by Todd Wiseman</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-legalize-marijuana-2019-legislative-session/">As more states legalize marijuana, is Texas poised to move in that direction?</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/alex-samuels/">Alex Samuels</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-07-26 00:01">July 26, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>In Texas, both political parties now support loosening the restrictions on marijuana in their platforms. That's just the clearest sign that both public opinion and the political calculus on pot are rapidly shifting.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-legalize-marijuana-2019-legislative-session/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/25/rural-texas-medical-school/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uiGChjD0RUO-6Zj39Yy0xFJ5mow=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fQSt3WpP7PzeiNDZuB3sA5kim7Q=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HGDlPDd5eFSZy498YeHKM5cIKEk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7sfsj6O6iS5a9rwh57ybJF5fe2k=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mEutBtVrFCI93cFy5FeHGe7mI04=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/uiGChjD0RUO-6Zj39Yy0xFJ5mow=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/fQSt3WpP7PzeiNDZuB3sA5kim7Q=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HGDlPDd5eFSZy498YeHKM5cIKEk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/aa9a595c695480b01e1287e10c80d6d3/Sam_Houston_State_University.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Public domain</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/25/rural-texas-medical-school/">Rural Texas is struggling to keep doctors. One university wants to change that by opening a medical school.</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by Alexandra Hart, Texas Standard</span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:55:00 -0500" title="2018-07-25 19:55">July 25, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Sam Houston State University argues that an osteopathic medical school is the prescription for what’s ailing underserved communities in Texas.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/25/rural-texas-medical-school/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/texas-health-agency-vacate-mold-infested-building/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ohd8QD-tpcffhA2XWZ3yatOvxeE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/N7nyhoSovzg_6Y7CRxYB7_J08nw=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ohd8QD-tpcffhA2XWZ3yatOvxeE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/m-4MUhnpL7sDIvsMHGssI6KK6YM=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bRs8GwR2C81_wfwrPov29uVpy7s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/MAaIZlsMIfDrqC_lYJTLQHCW948=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ohd8QD-tpcffhA2XWZ3yatOvxeE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ohd8QD-tpcffhA2XWZ3yatOvxeE=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/N7nyhoSovzg_6Y7CRxYB7_J08nw=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/m-4MUhnpL7sDIvsMHGssI6KK6YM=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bRs8GwR2C81_wfwrPov29uVpy7s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/6a0e6352abc170caadfb34fada1ec32c/Mold_exterior_RZ_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Rachel Zein for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/texas-health-agency-vacate-mold-infested-building/">Texas health agency to vacate mold-infested building</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:29:41 -0500" title="2018-07-20 18:29">July 20, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Texas Department of State Health Services employees are being relocated from the Austin State Hospital 636 building where a mold infestation has invaded their desks, chairs, carpeting and keyboard hand rests. The news comes one day after The Texas Tribune reported the mold incursion.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/texas-health-agency-vacate-mold-infested-building/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/trial-over-fetal-remains-law-ends-judge-says-he-still-has-questions/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/KuqDYBH7T-Weofm4lCs-FCMXwsQ=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RU6j4HyuJnjyJTH09pq68RZ9VdE=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lBVHmOM4abVfEKZ_F9zmsTkChlU=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EHGNDhUZeZxbV3jtyTOLVcOHjIk=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/KuqDYBH7T-Weofm4lCs-FCMXwsQ=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RU6j4HyuJnjyJTH09pq68RZ9VdE=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lBVHmOM4abVfEKZ_F9zmsTkChlU=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/trial-over-fetal-remains-law-ends-judge-says-he-still-has-questions/">As trial over fetal remains law ends, judge says he still has questions</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:25:00 -0500" title="2018-07-20 17:25">July 20, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra told attorneys on Friday that he has “not made up my mind on how I'm going to rule on this case” and is awaiting written closing arguments due on Aug. 3.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/20/trial-over-fetal-remains-law-ends-judge-says-he-still-has-questions/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/19/texas-health-building-invaded-mold-placing-state-workers-risk/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/z-UTq2mo15EKqbO8d6At3jP9bb8=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/W6sqlT3M14YlEf6E2m8PnQz7mXo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/NNkfg3XaRsBCO2P8zC-glgBovp0=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Gz_DSC_JqPI2m7KBszjQSJZl-WQ=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/UVdkrVqDDv4R0XSpu-PDI4gKu1Q=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/z-UTq2mo15EKqbO8d6At3jP9bb8=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/W6sqlT3M14YlEf6E2m8PnQz7mXo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/NNkfg3XaRsBCO2P8zC-glgBovp0=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/16c0c091dce4349b7875b025a610382a/Mold_1_LEAD_ART_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Obtained by The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/19/texas-health-building-invaded-mold-placing-state-workers-risk/">Texas health building invaded by mold, raising health concerns</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:16:00 -0500" title="2018-07-19 19:16">Updated: July 19, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Workers have found mold infiltrating their desks, chairs and keyboard hand rests in the Austin State Hospital 636 building. The state has spent nearly $16,000 fighting the mold so far.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/19/texas-health-building-invaded-mold-placing-state-workers-risk/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/18/texas-teachers-health-care-explained-why-most-districts-are-enrolled-t/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7xk-V8i-zJr2EWmT2RAUIMDei3I=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bGU97lbG1_F_SJaDl6UMrz-j5ds=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7xk-V8i-zJr2EWmT2RAUIMDei3I=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nE2_a0EhK450J5JPniuiA32oqqk=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mfXdt7IXdda1FI1zXqaAU-Sx8XM=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/8goNkw-Fs_0zh5vzW81DhZBiMVQ=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7xk-V8i-zJr2EWmT2RAUIMDei3I=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7xk-V8i-zJr2EWmT2RAUIMDei3I=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bGU97lbG1_F_SJaDl6UMrz-j5ds=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/nE2_a0EhK450J5JPniuiA32oqqk=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/mfXdt7IXdda1FI1zXqaAU-Sx8XM=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e0cc6b7cf68ab0aedbd4b63fbd9848dc/TX-TeachersBenefits-001.png 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Jacob Villanueva/iStock</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/18/texas-teachers-health-care-explained-why-most-districts-are-enrolled-t/">Texas teachers' health care explained: State program was created to save districts money, but a few want out</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by Marilyn Haigh</span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-07-18 00:01">July 18, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Nearly 90 percent of Texas schools are enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare. Some say the program saves teachers money, though complaints are growing about the state's stagnant per-month contribution.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/18/texas-teachers-health-care-explained-why-most-districts-are-enrolled-t/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/17/texas-health-human-services-commission-contracting-scandal-audit/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EqdOqF86XcPzO0QWEfg6BR8d-Gc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/R2JjvsMwuGs1mpZN7xYP4UynYZU=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EqdOqF86XcPzO0QWEfg6BR8d-Gc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/S1xvquL1wGhPcPIIUH5nDH8M_TY=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WDsP3ctfMDQTALij8l8F2wM_0Sk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/olKMLBqw_0qQiYaJtoNTVdSfmjk=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EqdOqF86XcPzO0QWEfg6BR8d-Gc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EqdOqF86XcPzO0QWEfg6BR8d-Gc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/R2JjvsMwuGs1mpZN7xYP4UynYZU=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/S1xvquL1wGhPcPIIUH5nDH8M_TY=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WDsP3ctfMDQTALij8l8F2wM_0Sk=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/01b1a4dc42325328defb8570178b6810/Brown_Heatly_building_LS_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Laura Skelding for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/17/texas-health-human-services-commission-contracting-scandal-audit/">State audit finds billion-dollar errors in Texas health agency's contracting process</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/emma-platoff/">Emma Platoff</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:16:00 -0500" title="2018-07-17 10:16">July 17, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The new audit is yet another scandal at an agency plagued by contracting woes. Six of the commission's leaders have left in the last several months.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/17/texas-health-human-services-commission-contracting-scandal-audit/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/16/texas-fetal-remains-burial-trial-gets-underway/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/KuqDYBH7T-Weofm4lCs-FCMXwsQ=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RU6j4HyuJnjyJTH09pq68RZ9VdE=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lBVHmOM4abVfEKZ_F9zmsTkChlU=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/EHGNDhUZeZxbV3jtyTOLVcOHjIk=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/vRCCtYEr_xBju-RcqyxQUgblDbI=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/KuqDYBH7T-Weofm4lCs-FCMXwsQ=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RU6j4HyuJnjyJTH09pq68RZ9VdE=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/lBVHmOM4abVfEKZ_F9zmsTkChlU=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/01/06/Fetal_Protest_1_CR_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/16/texas-fetal-remains-burial-trial-gets-underway/">Texas fetal remains burial trial gets underway</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-07-16 00:01">July 16, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>The law at the center of the case is Senate Bill 8, passed in 2017, which requires the burial or cremation of fetal remains.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/16/texas-fetal-remains-burial-trial-gets-underway/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/03/poland-midwives-play-significant-role-childbirth-texas-not-so-much/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7fV9hWC23dKbyI1tO0O4354Aoo0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LOY5VnSGfbYNAVW98Be0yU5f95s=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7fV9hWC23dKbyI1tO0O4354Aoo0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LuLsK10RCIJJOWjcyTKD3XOHkh0=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/5uz2S75Qbou9LGplMyQfGH4tYLc=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/bMJA0PHnAUyttLMHK2AxTmTFzyo=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7fV9hWC23dKbyI1tO0O4354Aoo0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/7fV9hWC23dKbyI1tO0O4354Aoo0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LOY5VnSGfbYNAVW98Be0yU5f95s=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/LuLsK10RCIJJOWjcyTKD3XOHkh0=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924083829im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/5uz2S75Qbou9LGplMyQfGH4tYLc=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/bd2973b13b18278370a2319d0045fe3d/Poland_Midwife_NO_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Natalia Ojewska for The Texas Tribune</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/03/poland-midwives-play-significant-role-childbirth-texas-not-so-much/">In Poland, midwives play a significant role in childbirth. In Texas? Not so much.</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marissa-evans/">Marissa Evans</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Tue, 3 Jul 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-07-03 00:01">July 3, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>Poland and Texas have comparable populations, conservative governments and stringent anti-abortion policies. But they differ significantly in how health care is delivered for women — and in the role they allow midwives to play in the childbirth process.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924083829/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/03/poland-midwives-play-significant-role-childbirth-texas-not-so-much/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> </section> <ul class="paginate grid_row grid_separator"><li class="col"></li><div class="col col_omega grid_row"><li class="col_inline hide_until--m page"><span class="page--active">1</span></li><li class="col_inline hide_until--m page"><a href="?page=2">2</a></li><li class="col_inline hide_until--m page"><a href="?page=3">3</a></li><li class="col_inline hide_until--m page"><span>…</span></li><li class="col_inline hide_until--m page last"><a href="?page=142">142</a></li></div><li class="col paginate--next"><a href="?page=2" class="button button--teal">next  <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li> </ul> </main> <aside class="col_adunit300x250"> <div class="site_ad--gray grid_separator"> <div class="site_ad--wrapper site_ad--promotion"> <h3 class="smallcaps--teal">Be a citizen,<br/>not a spectator.</h3> <p class="grid_separator">Support independent, fact-based journalism. 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