Trump border wall obstacles and mounting funding questions
Trump outlines a 30-foot border wall and faces funding uncertainty. Costs range from 12 to 21 billion dollars with Republicans unsure how to fund, while Mexico’s payment remains unlikely. Legal land buys, environmental rules, treaties, and private lands along the Texas and Arizona borders pose further delays and court battles.
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Oakwood Chapel floor removed in search for graves
Crews removed the Oakwood Cemetery chapel floor in Austin to locate buried remains found during a 2023 restoration project. Officials report at least eight burials and three headstones on chapel grounds with about 13 grave sites seen. A draft plan on next steps will be ready by April 7 after public input and comments are reviewed.
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Two dead and four wounded in Houston apartment shooting
Authorities say two men were killed and two men and two women wounded after an argument between two groups outside Haverstock Hills apartments in Houston on Sunday. Three suspects were in a vehicle when one man fired.
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Coast Guard Saves Eight After Texas Boat Collision
Coast Guard personnel rescued eight people after a collision between pleasure boats near jetties in South Texas. A Coast Guard helicopter transported one man for hip injury treatment following the Saturday accident near Port Aransas.
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Obamacare remains in force amid failed repeal efforts
In the wake of House Speaker Paul Ryan scrapping a health care bill, supporters say Obamacare has benefited over 20 million previously uninsured Americans through marketplaces and expanded Medicaid. Critics call the setup irresponsible as premiums rise and plan choices shrink in many counties. Individual experiences vary, with some praising coverage for essential services and pre existing conditions while others cite rising costs.
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Snakebite First Aid and Emergency Actions
Immediate action for venom exposure includes keeping the victim calm and still, lowering the bitten area below heart level, removing rings or bracelets to prevent constriction, and contacting emergency services to coordinate antivenin treatment. If safe, photograph the snake to aid medical identification.
Do Not Do These Things After a Snakebite
Guidance warns against biting practice, cutting bite marks, suction, alcohol, NSAIDs, tourniquets, or cold compresses as they raise risk and pain. Antivenin is costly, with CroFab around 1500 dollars per vial and typical needs ranging from four to forty vials per bite. Do the math and seek proper medical care.
Prevention tips to avoid snakebites outdoors
Dr. Levi Stone advises that prevention is key. Avoid snake habitats under rocks, woodpiles, and brush. Keep yards and sheds clean. Tap ahead with a walking stick in unseen areas. Wear long pants and boots where snakes are known. If spotted, back away slowly and do not provoke.
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