The top local stories this afternoon from KERA News: Stray dogs roam the streets in South Dallas, causing issues for residents and a headache for animal control officers. City Council members Tuesday heard recommendations for fixing the problem.
Prescription costs are on the rise these days. A firestorm erupted after the maker of EpiPen announced steep price hikes for the life-saving injector device. It helps people who have potentially fatal allergic reactions.
The EpiPen is just one of many critical medications that cost a lot of money. Jessica Galleshaw is with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and talks about what families can do to combat skyrocketing medication costs.
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