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00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-09-06 00:01">Sept. 6, 2018</time> </p> </div> </header> <section class="prose story_block--caption grid_separator"> <p>A week after one of the largest immigration raids in recent history, undocumented immigrants have found a network of volunteers to help them. A local church was transformed into a relief center within 24 hours of the raid, which ended with 159 arrests.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/06/after-ice-raid-north-texas-immigrants-face-uncertain-futures/"> Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i> </a></span> </section> </div> </section> </article> <div class="grid_row grid_wrap--l"> <section class="col"> <div class="grid_separator"> <article class="story_block grid_row "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/08/trumps-border-wall-threatens-end-texas-families-250-years-ranching-rio/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Pbyw2PGACQY35Mz_UvCcwakQAn0=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/Border_Patrol_.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Qyneh6FQhxr9hA7OoK2Skq1tlxQ=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/Border_Patrol_.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Vjw1PlQdxf168lHrQYl3aWH-R0s=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/videos/Border_Patrol_.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> photo by Spencer Selvidge</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/08/trumps-border-wall-threatens-end-texas-families-250-years-ranching-rio/">Trump’s border wall threatens to end Texas families’ 250 years of ranching on Rio Grande</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by Eli Saslow, The Washington Post</span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Sat, 8 Sep 2018 22:36:00 -0500" title="2018-09-08 22:36">Sept. 8, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>When Congress approved $641 million toward building 33 miles of border wall in the Rio Grande Valley, Fred Cavazos became one of about 30 people left standing between the president and his primary campaign promise.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/08/trumps-border-wall-threatens-end-texas-families-250-years-ranching-rio/">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/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/12/texas-migrant-families-separated-zero-tolerance/"> <noscript> <img 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650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/TDozxfKnOvHht_g-koLl_LxO0XA=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/e1a446c86a44b1fec2dd17175146141d/David_Xol_1_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <div class="hide_until--l"> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Carlos Sebastián/Nómada</cite> </div> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator--s"> <h3 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/12/texas-migrant-families-separated-zero-tolerance/">More than 400 kids remain separated from their parents. Here’s one lawyer's long-shot plan to reunite a family</a></h3> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/hannah-wiley/">Hannah Wiley</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-09-12 00:01">Sept. 12, 2018</time> </p> </header> <div class="prose story_block--caption hide_until--s"> <p>A deported Guatemalan immigrant has been separated from his son for months. A legal team that includes Michael Avenatti is trying to reunite them in Texas.</p> <span class="full_story"><a class="unlink" href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/12/texas-migrant-families-separated-zero-tolerance/">Full Story <i class="fa fa-long-arrow-right"></i></a></span> </div> </section> </article> </div> <h5 class="widgethead grid_separator">New in series</h5> <article class="story_block grid_row grid_wrap--s "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403/https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2018/texas-migrant-children-shelters/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/FLTmllHwxC0uCkw09Rc4p3ThYL4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/43ec1479a93bcce2cc3dcbc4c673123e/Southwest_Key_HQ_3_RZ_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" 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data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/FLTmllHwxC0uCkw09Rc4p3ThYL4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/43ec1479a93bcce2cc3dcbc4c673123e/Southwest_Key_HQ_3_RZ_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/k2bJYxbiRSzC4yGKqh80mriEZww=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/43ec1479a93bcce2cc3dcbc4c673123e/Southwest_Key_HQ_3_RZ_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Kw73OinoTNjAGid4UcZYwaBcgK8=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/43ec1479a93bcce2cc3dcbc4c673123e/Southwest_Key_HQ_3_RZ_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/w40GcJGMltfJNMbOZ5jdbfjEKco=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/43ec1479a93bcce2cc3dcbc4c673123e/Southwest_Key_HQ_3_RZ_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Rachel Zein for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/separated-immigrant-families-zero-tolerance/">Families Divided</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403/https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2018/texas-migrant-children-shelters/">Number of migrant children in Texas shelters reaches new high despite end of "zero tolerance"</a></h2> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/darla-cameron/">Darla Cameron</a>, <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/edgar-walters/">Edgar Walters</a> and <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ryan-murphy/">Ryan Murphy</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:02:00 -0500" title="2018-09-21 10:02">Sept. 21, 2018</time> </p> </header> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row grid_wrap--s "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/20/miller-olson-split-decision/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/CPu5YHTnL2Z7pQhq0cdUq-_P6WQ=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2a7c6e1620cfbfe07bea6730be056649/OlsonMiller-Lead.jpg"> </noscript> 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/KzMPnyWOWVEyEe3M5B-NIYqyZRg=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2a7c6e1620cfbfe07bea6730be056649/OlsonMiller-Lead.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Justin Dehn for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/split-decision/">Split Decision</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/20/miller-olson-split-decision/">Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. 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src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RabiF1hoMWsGnUzn1tQJezNFRvc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/1iG96oK4ET9EYvPQjyYB_WBoXmI=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/RabiF1hoMWsGnUzn1tQJezNFRvc=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/g743ttRNiKIXbJPgMpJigbGwono=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 650w, 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https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/1iG96oK4ET9EYvPQjyYB_WBoXmI=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/g743ttRNiKIXbJPgMpJigbGwono=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Ni4FUbVLAQNKRS0cSGKEDnQNqCw=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/08/12/UP9A0022.JPG 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/this-is-your-texas/">This Is Your Texas</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/09/05/property-tax-relief-available-texas-homeowners-homestead-exemptions/">Lawmakers couldn't agree on property tax reform, but Texas homeowners can still get some relief</a></h2> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/alex-samuels/">Alex Samuels</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Wed, 5 Sep 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-09-05 00:01">Sept. 5, 2018</time> </p> </header> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row grid_wrap--s "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/28/hurricane-harvey-becomes-focal-point-houston-area-races-congress/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/eBMTa40App_FjzdWEVM_fPdFXgg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Ly4tguMVnnBi0OtJ-bDeK9vp77A=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/eBMTa40App_FjzdWEVM_fPdFXgg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WD9ZXIZP93rYIOgk9gpBhiglXO0=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/PCYEhvTzMB9imGE6t7mO0vyhFEo=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/jyq-wAJeXpZjVqlJ19IiCHykOfM=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/eBMTa40App_FjzdWEVM_fPdFXgg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/eBMTa40App_FjzdWEVM_fPdFXgg=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/Ly4tguMVnnBi0OtJ-bDeK9vp77A=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/WD9ZXIZP93rYIOgk9gpBhiglXO0=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/PCYEhvTzMB9imGE6t7mO0vyhFEo=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2017/10/03/HARVEYADDICKSREVISITNEENA0723_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/in-harveys-wake/">In Harvey's Wake</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/28/hurricane-harvey-becomes-focal-point-houston-area-races-congress/">Hurricane Harvey becomes focal point in Houston-area races for Congress</a></h2> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/sydney-greene/">Sydney Greene</a> and Claire Parker</span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:01:00 -0500" title="2018-08-28 00:01">Aug. 28, 2018</time> </p> </header> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row grid_wrap--s "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/13/harveys-not-over-schools-about-start-trauma-hurricane-harvey-lingers/"> <noscript> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cyZlBF6N1iiTCXqplpp25M_7ZG4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg"> </noscript> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1px)" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HIApvkGG4Ub6IEHoIk5iH_qanYE=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cyZlBF6N1iiTCXqplpp25M_7ZG4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/4yds24nwSdtJucdWznuEuBdqJEo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/GTac7uI_NtAVV6K7MZf7LEs372E=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> <img class="js-lazy-image" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/BNxc3KiQWXfx0kz1lo8P4bAhzg0=/100x67/smart/filters:quality(20)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cyZlBF6N1iiTCXqplpp25M_7ZG4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg" data-srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/cyZlBF6N1iiTCXqplpp25M_7ZG4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 850w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/HIApvkGG4Ub6IEHoIk5iH_qanYE=/1250x838/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 1250w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/4yds24nwSdtJucdWznuEuBdqJEo=/650x436/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 650w, https://web.archive.org/web/20180924094403im_/https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/GTac7uI_NtAVV6K7MZf7LEs372E=/400x268/smart/filters:quality(70)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d9ecbe3d3eb466789cf5cee040501373/Darby_Dugay_PYH_TT.jpg 400w" data-sizes="auto"> </picture> </a> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/lessons-from-a-storm/">Lessons from a Storm</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/13/harveys-not-over-schools-about-start-trauma-hurricane-harvey-lingers/">“Harvey’s not over”: School’s about to start — but the trauma from Hurricane Harvey lingers</a></h2> <p class="byline"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/aliyya-swaby/">Aliyya Swaby</a></span> <time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500" title="2018-08-13 00:00">Aug. 13, 2018</time> </p> </header> </section> </article> <article class="story_block grid_row grid_wrap--s "> <div class="col_5 grid_separator"> <figure class="image_default photo_caption--small"> <a href="/web/20180924094403/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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/20180924094403im_/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> <cite><i class="fa fa-camera"></i> Natalia Ojewska for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figure> </div> <section class="col_7 grid_separator"> <header class="grid_separator"> <h5 class="smallcaps link--blue_subtle grid_separator--s"><a href="/web/20180924094403/https://www.texastribune.org/series/dangerous-deliveries/">Dangerous Deliveries</a></h5> <div class="border--yellow_smallnotch"></div> <h2 class="headline"><a href="/web/20180924094403/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? 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