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Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In Laredo

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Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In Laredo

 

The State Of Texas Governor Seal

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have surged medical personnel, equipment, testing supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to Laredo to help combat COVID-19 and support hospitals in the region.

DSHS has deployed a total of 470 staff to Laredo and delivered ventilators, infusers, oxygen concentrators, hospital beds, cardiac monitors, oxygen flowmeters, IV poles, BiPAP machines, and more. Over 87,000 COVID-19 test kits have been provided to the City of Laredo Health Department and the Laredo Fire Department. DSHS has supplied 8 auxiliary medical units and ambulances as requested. Additionally, the State of Texas has provided over 29,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to date with more on the way.

TDEM and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have provided Laredo and Webb County with over 33.9 million pieces of PPE, including over 5.9 million masks, over 25.4 million gloves, 260,000 face shields, and nearly one million gowns and coveralls. State testing teams, coordinated by TDEM, have tested over 38,000 specimens at 29 locations throughout Laredo and Webb County.

“The State of Texas is working closely with Laredo officials to provide the support that will help bring hospitalizations down, treat COVID-positive patients, and mitigate the spread of the virus,” said Governor Abbott. “We will continue to ensure that communities across the Lone Star State have what they need to effectively respond to COVID-19.”

Publicación 1189 de SAN ANTONIO – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Publicación 1189 de SAN ANTONIO – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Publicación 1189 de DALLAS – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Publicación 1189 de DALLAS – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Publicación 1189 de HOUSTON – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Publicación 1189 de HOUSTON – Revista Digital 21 de enero – 27 de enero / 2021

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues Statement Applauding The Biden- Harris Administration’s Executive Orders Prioritizing Immigration Reform And National Healing   

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues Statement Applauding The Biden- Harris Administration’s Executive Orders Prioritizing Immigration Reform And National Healing   

Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement in support of the Biden- Harris administration’s executive orders and legislative initiatives:

 

“Over the past four years our country has witnessed and endured a tremendous amount of pain and struggle. While there is a lot of work to be done to right the wrongs of the Trump administration, today’s executive orders signed by President Joe Biden are a testament to the hard work that lays ahead, and the progress that will follow.

 

“The Biden administration’s executive order to move towards a more equitable and just immigration system that calls on Congress to enact legislation providing a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of our Dreamers marks the first step of many in our path towards healing and growth.

 

“I look forward to joining this administration and my colleagues in the fight to work tirelessly to improve the lives of our most vulnerable communities and all hard-working Americans. From addressing economic inequality and systemic discrimination, while prioritizing the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, to working with our global partners by rejoining the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords, we are ready for the work ahead.”

 

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on the State’s Cancer Cluster Investigations In Fifth Ward

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Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on the State’s Cancer Cluster Investigations In Fifth Ward

 

City of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement today about the newly-released State Department of Health and Human Services’ Cancer Cluster Investigations that included findings related to the former railroad creosote treatment facility in Kashmere Gardens.

“The finding of another cancer cluster in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens area highlights the significant adverse health impacts that have plagued areas of our city for decades. Even more distressing, this cluster involves children sickened with leukemia at nearly five times the expected rate.

“Late last year, the city’s first-ever cancer cluster was identified in the same area with greater-than-expected incidences of adult cancers of the lung, esophagus, and throat. Both cancer clusters are near legacy creosote contamination at a facility now owned by Union Pacific.

“Without the grassroots efforts of the community and the relentless support of the Houston Health Department, this cancer analysis may have never been conducted, and the community may have continued to suffer in silence.

“It is our responsibility to protect the interests of the families and children living in the immediate area. All Houstonians have the right to a safe and healthy environment no matter where they live.
The City of Houston will aggressively explore all possible avenues to bring meaningful relief to this suffering community.

“I am requesting that Union Pacific help to relocate affected residents and create a buffer between contaminated areas and homes in the neighborhood. The EPA and TCEQ must declare the area a Super Fund site. Someone needs to be held accountable for the healthcare costs of these families and specifically these children. ”

 

Mayor Turner’s Statement on Gov. Abbott’s COVID-19 Roundtable Discussion 

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Mayor Turner’s Statement on Gov. Abbott’s COVID-19 Roundtable Discussion 

 

City of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement today as Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a roundtable discussion to provide a COVID-19 update to select Houston healthcare professionals.

“We welcome Governor Abbott to Houston today. Houston is the largest city in Texas and America without Medicaid Expansion, meaning that the public health infrastructure will face extremely difficult challenges in assisting vulnerable communities when it comes to vaccinations. With so many families without primary healthcare coverage, all levels of government must work together to serve our shared constituents.

“The Houston Health Department has been working tirelessly to vaccinate Houstonians. Both Houston Health and Harris County Public Health have the experience and a lot of insight to offer regarding vaccine distribution. We must work as a team and seek to be as inclusive as possible to get the job done.”

Mayor Turner Announces City of Houston’s Participation in the National Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 

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Mayor Turner Announces City of Houston’s Participation in the National Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced this evening that the City of Houston will participate in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 by turning city hall and other buildings amber at dusk on Tuesday, January 19.The socially distanced memorial will follow all safety protocols and include remarks from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and invited faith leaders. The combined Honor Guard from the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department also will participate.

Simultaneously, a memorial will take place in Washington D.C. and cities across the country. .The memorial in D.C will feature the lighting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the illumination of buildings and the ringing of church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance.

The First Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial to Lives Lost is Part of The Inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris. The program in Washington D.C. will emphasize the importance of looking back and remembering the lives we have lost to COVID-19 as we look forward to the hope of a new path and a brighter future.

In Houston, the lighting ceremony will include the following buildings.

City Hall
Partnership Tower
The Wortham
Jones Hall
7 Wonders (Theatre District – west of the Wortham)
The Lyric Center
Main Street square
Montrose Highway 59 bridges/Interstate 69
The Wharf (art piece in front of the GRB)
Uptown Houston / Post Oak Boulevard
George Bush Airport
Hobby Airport

Note: many other downtown buildings are expected to light up, and we will confirm on Tuesday.

The City also encourages all houses of worship and places of business that have bells to join our neighboring cities nationwide to toll the bells at 4:30 p.m. in unity to honor the lives lost to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“it is important that our City and country unite at this time and reflect on the devastating impact COVID-19 has inflicted on our communities. A lot of families are grieving the loss of a loved one. Hosting a memorial and remembering people who died due to complications from the virus will be a nonpartisan event. I encourage everyone to join us by illuminating your building, ringing a bell, and watching the virtual program,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

The public may watch the program virtually on City of Houston social media platforms https://twitter.com/HoustonTX or https://www.facebook.com/houstonmayor and on the Houston Municipal Channel HTV.

MLK Day: When we show up, we have the power

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MLK Day: When we show up, we have the power

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! As one of the leaders of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood that he could not create change alone, calling on the individuals who believed in equity to speak up. And just as people joined his movement for basic human rights then, today we are seeing the same across our nation as individuals challenge decades-old oppressive systems and ideas. Silence is not an option. We must all be a part of creating a more just world.  
Creating this just world will take work and commitment, sustained effort and action, and every one of us doing our part. We know change is happening, as seen through historic election wins across the country — that of Reverend Raphael Warnock — the first Black person elected to the Georgia Senate and Kamala Harris who will be sworn in as the first female, first Black, and first Indian-American Vice President. But electoral wins are only part of the journey on the road to justice and equality, we know real change requires sustainable action and consistent movement.
Warnock, Harris, and  President-Elect Joe Biden didn’t win on their own — hard work on the ground by voting rights groups, the movement for Black lives, and countless grassroots organizers helped get people to the polls and vote in favor of stronger democracy. Individuals, whose names we don’t know, standing up on behalf of their communities, and refusing anything less than a nation that lives up to its promise are critical in building a future rooted in fairness and equity.
These wins are only possible when we all do our part. When we show up, we have the power. Now more than ever, Dr. King’s words ring true that “the ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.”

In Harris County, we have been working together to ensure our neighbors do not lose everything as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic while also creating criminal justice reform following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. In addition to staying safe during a pandemic, people are also forced to challenge oppressive systems that also threaten lives. It is an unfair position, yet we know change will only come if it’s demanded, so we march on.
Economic equity remains a priority just as it was for Dr. King before he was killed. He reminded America that pulling one’s self up by his or her bootstraps is only possible when one has booted. During this economic and health crisis, we have seen those without boots suffer the most because of disparities that existed long before 2020.
The healthcare and economic disparities brought to the forefront by the pandemic are ones Black and Brown communities have experienced for decades, and we cannot ignore that truth any longer. The most vulnerable among us deserve to have basic rights and live with dignity. Although Jim Crow laws are long gone, the oppression and lack of equity at the root of them remain within all of the systems that govern our nation. Just as Dr. King fought, we continue to fight for justice and fair opportunity for all. 
As we see positive change, we also know there is much concern about the systems and individuals determined to have things remain the same. What we saw on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol was unacceptable as right-wing extremists violently stormed the federal building, threatening elected officials and the ideals we believe in. While we demand accountability, let us cling to the higher truth that there are millions of people who reject these actions and are also fighting for fairness and change.
The spirit of Dr. King’s dream lives on through the millions of Americans working to see the dream become reality. Precinct One asks that you continue to join us in the fight for justice and fair opportunity for all. Dr. King’s legacy lives on through each of us, and we will continue to honor him as we challenge our nation to live up to the promises guaranteed to all people.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” 
-Martin Luther King Jr.

SECOND COVID-19 VACCINATION MEGA SITE SCHEDULED FOR MINUTE MAID PARK

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SECOND COVID-19 VACCINATION MEGA SITE SCHEDULED FOR MINUTE MAID PARK

SECOND COVID-19 VACCINATION MEGA SITE SCHEDULED FOR MINUTE MAID PARK
HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department and Astros Foundation are partnering for a second COVID-19 vaccination mega site at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, January 16, by appointment only.

The department plans to vaccinate approximately 5,000 people, through 2,400 pre-scheduled appointments and 2,600 new appointments.

People who meet Phase 1A or Phase 1B of the state’s criteria can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 (direct link: http://bit.ly/MMPvaxx011620) starting at 10 a.m. on Friday to schedule the new appointment slots. The online appointment portal will close once the slots are filled.

Saturday’s mega-site is for the first dose of vaccine. People who receive their first dose from the health department will be contacted and provided information about where to schedule their second dose within the appropriate timeframe.

People should arrive no earlier than 15-minutes before their appointment time to ensure site efficiency and reduce wait times. It’s important for people to park in lots A or B to begin the registration process. Minute Maid Park’s home plate entrance will be used for the clinic.

The health department started administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the general public who quality under Phase 1A or Phase 1B of the state’s guidelines on January 2.

On Thursday, the health department received an additional 8,200 doses of vaccine, bringing its total to 30,350.

As of Thursday, the department administered a total of 18,658 doses at locations including Minute Maid Park, Bayou City Event Center, its Northside, La Nueva Casa de Amigos, Sharpstown and Sunnyside health centers, the JW Peavy Senior Center, and its Acres Homes, Hiram Clarke and Magnolia multi-service centers.

The department also transferred a total of 1,900 doses to other providers.

The health department will announce additional vaccination opportunities at its health centers, multi-service centers, community locations, and via mobile units as supply increases.

Appointments are based on vaccine availability, and current appointments may be adjusted based on the department’s allotment.

Many medical providers offer vaccines based on availability. People who qualify should contact their medical provider or use the Texas Department of State Health Services’ online map to find and call vaccine providers.

Information about COVID-19 vaccines is available on HoustonEmergency.org/covid19.

The health department also operates a COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call center hours are extended until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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