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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

More than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts, hurting the state's economy.

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More than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts -- and the lack of access to childcare is hurting the state's economy. That's according to a new report from the Texas Women's Foundation.

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