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Vaccine cuts and COVID (Aug. 7, 2025)

Vaccine cuts and COVID (Aug. 7, 2025)

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On Thursday's show: An announced rollback of mRNA vaccine development and funding comes as Texas is among the states seeing the largest rise in COVID cases this summer. Infectious disease specialist Catherine Troisi offers her take on what the rollback means.

Also this hour: A Grand Parkway expansion project is just the latest sign of ongoing growth in Greater Houston’s north and west sides. We discuss the project and what is behind the growth.

Then, theater productions involve a lot more than actors stepping out on stage and reciting lines. We learn how the crew behind the scenes at the Alley Theatre design and creates sets, costumes, wigs, and props for every production.

And six Houston writers will be honored at the Master Wordsmith Awards on Thursday night at Kindred Stories -- not just for what they’ve written but also for how their words have helped heal, connect, and inspire.

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