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Harris County officials say Violence Interruption Program has been a success – Houston Public Media

On its one-year anniversary, Harris County officials highlighted the success of the program and how it helps reduce gun violence.

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Juneteenth celebration in Mexico, critical race theory discussion, accessible healthcare, and more on Houston Newsmakers

Juneteenth celebration in Mexico, critical race theory discussion, accessible healthcare, and more on Houston Newsmakers
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After a Houston-area chemical fire, toxic benzene lingered for weeks, endangering residents

Pollution from the 2019 fire remained elevated long after shelter-in-place warnings ended, according to an analysis of previously unreported air and monitoring data.

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2019 ITC chemical fire: Toxic benzene lingered for weeks after shelter-in-place warnings ended following Deer Park plant explosion

High benzene levels lingered for weeks after a shelter-in-place ended following the ITC plant chemical fire in Deer Park in 2019.

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Toxic benzene lingered for weeks after shelter-in-place warnings ended following 2019 Houston-area chemical fire

The Texas Tribune analyzed previously unreported air monitoring data and records from the 2019 ITC chemical disaster near Houston and found that high benzene levels lingered in the air for two weeks after public health measures were lifted. Experts say more shelter-in-place advisories should have been issued.

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