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Kinship Care offers resources, emotional support to families in Houston
SUMMARY: September is National Kinship Care Month, highlighting individuals who care for children when biological parents are unable to do so. KPRC 2’s Lisa Hernandez spoke with Terry Brent, who became a caregiver for her daughter’s two children due to her inability to provide adequate care. Brent faced significant financial burdens, such as daycare costs and the need to buy clothes and food. DePelchin program manager Jod Chandler assists caregivers in accessing resources to alleviate financial struggles. Their Kinship Navigator program offers support to caregivers in Harris County and helps maintain children’s connections to family, ultimately enhancing their prospects for stability and adoption.
Children whose parents can no longer care for them may enter foster care, but the state‘s first priority is to place them with family, if possibleโa process known as Kinship Care.
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Bond set for man accused of killing 1-month-old twins last year
SUMMARY: Fernando Vega is accused of killing his one-month-old twins and is currently held on a $3 million bond. In court today, he faces two capital murder charges and two counts of injury to a child. The twins were found unresponsive last October, suffering from severe injuries, including brain trauma and broken bones. Prosecutors allege that Vega was the last person to see them alive. He intends to fight the charges through his attorney. The twins’ mother, Angelina Calderone, is also charged with two counts of injury to a child with serious bodily injury.
Fernando Vega made a court appearance on Wednesday. He’s facing two capital murder charges and two counts of injury to a child.
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Texas DPS: Over 443,000 criminal noncitizens booked in Texas jails | Texas
SUMMARY: A report by the Texas Department of Public Safety reveals that noncitizens, including those illegally in the country, have been charged and convicted of a range of crimes in Texas over the past 13 years. The report highlights over 443,000 bookings, with 314,000 of those charged with more than 546,000 offenses, including assault and drug offenses, resulting in over 200,000 convictions. Additionally, over 32,000 noncitizens were incarcerated, with significant additional charges reported. The data aims to spotlight crimes that occurred due to the presence of illegal immigrants and emphasizes the role of the DHS’s Secure Communities program in local law enforcement.
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Huge E.coli outbreak in McDonald's food
SUMMARY: E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has affected at least 49 people across 10 states, with one reported death and 10 hospitalizations. Infections occurred between September 27 and October 11, primarily in the West and Midwest. Early investigations suggest onions on the burgers may be the contamination source, prompting McDonald’s to remove slithered onions and temporarily pull the Quarter Pounder from select locations. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, fever, and vomiting. Other menu items remain unaffected, and McDonald’s is working to restore its full menu while emphasizing its commitment to food safety.
1 person is dead, 10 are hospitalized, and 50 are sick with E.coli after an outbreak in McDonald’s food.
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