In Axios: Report shows Houston areas where kids get hit by cars
According to the study, between 2018-2023 there were 629 incidents of children being injured or killed while using the Houston streets. "Most young people's active transportation is on foot or via bicycle," Hafeez wrote. "This means that widening sidewalks into shared-use pathways, minimizing unsignalized conflict points, and creating pedestrian friendly intersections can have outsized benefits."
On FOX26: Unsafe places for children walking or biking report
A new report identified hotspots where child pedestrian injuries and fatalities are occurring in Houston. "It's really going to come down to engaging the people of those neighborhoods and asking them how we can help," Hafeez said.
In Texas Tribune: Pharmacy policy reduces easy access to lifesaving Narcan
Despite its new prescription free status, inconsistencies in policy towards Narcan placement and availability in pharmacies is limiting public access. “This is the opposite of what is supposed to be occurring," Harris said. "When you put something behind the counter, it automatically makes people less likely to ask for it. It makes them think they need a prescription to ask for it."
In Houston Public Media: Texas extends postpartum coverage for mothers
"This is really good news," Sampson said. "The postpartum period, which is considered from right after childbirth, all the way up to 12 months postpartum, a lot of important health things need to be monitored." Sampson sees new extended Medicare and CHIP coverage for this period as a positive step towards valuing women's health.
In Texas Observer: FinCEN’s fiscal policy oversight
Money laundering continues to spread in the Lone Star State. FinCEN’s proposed real estate rule could help investigators flag dubious deals—but there’s a big loophole. “It’s an error to exclude commercial property,” Montes de Oca said. “We know these people often buy strip malls and warehouses and office parks, and all that is outside the rule.”