Texas
Tribune Daily Brief
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Brief for Nov 5 |
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In
today's Brief: Texas voters will decide several constitutional amendments, and
a new poll shows voters' views on gun laws.
Elvia Limón, Texas Tribune 11/05/2019   
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| Study:
Earthquakes in West Texas Have Dramatically Increased, |
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The
study, which was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid
Earth, tracked nearly 20 years of seismic activity. The scientists documented
more than 7,000 earthquakes near Pecos starting in 2009, most of them so small
that no one felt them. The scientists used an earthquake monitoring system
that was 'some distance' from Pecos but sensitive enough to pick up vibrations
150 miles away.
STACY FERNÃNDEZ, Texas Tribune 11/05/2019
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| Long
After ITC Fire, Hazardous Chemicals Remain in Water |
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Flames
broke out at a Deer Park chemical storage terminal last spring, now
researchers are focusing on the lingering presence of these 'forever
chemicals' in local waterways and their potential health effects. Researchers
presented their findings and talked about the environmental impacts of the ITC
fire Monday in Seabrook.
Perla Trevizo, Houston Chronicle 11/05/2019
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| Los
Angeles School District Files Suit Against JUUL Labs |
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The Los
Angeles Unified School District has announced a lawsuit against
electronic-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs, accusing the company of
contributing to a vaping epidemic. The lawsuit also alleges the epidemic among
students that has drained district resources and threatened the health of
students. The lawsuit was filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
Staff Report, MyNewsLA.com 10/29/2019
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| Report:
MD Anderson Deficiencies Impact Patient Health |
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The
inspection by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a more
comprehensive look at MD Anderson practices in the aftermath of a death
previously investigated, found deficiencies in nine of 23 areas surveyed,
including three so serious as to constitute 'immediate jeopardy,' a finding so
serious it can threaten a hospital's CMS funding. The report contains 268
pages of deficiencies and infractions, both mundane and life-threatening. It
provides limited details on the two new deaths.
Todd Ackerman, Houston Chronicle 11/05/2019
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140 Vegetable Products Recalled in U.S. and Canada Due to Listeria
Fears |
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Over 140
vegetable products sold at stores across the U.S. and Canada are part of a
recall due to potential listeria contamination. The vegetable products were
sold under the Mann's brand or others, including Trader Joe's, H-E-B, Kroger
and Safeway's Signature Farms. The recall includes items like veggie trays,
mixes, and bowls. The recall notice was posted Sunday by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration.
Kate Gibson, CBSNews.com 11/04/2019
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