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Harris County, Texas, Prisoners Can Now Attend Virtual Funerals During Pandemic

HeadlineDec 14, 2020

In Texas, prisoners in Harris County will now be allowed to attend virtual funerals for loved ones during the pandemic. The agreement was reached after rapper Trae tha Truth pushed for the arrangement with the county’s sheriff.

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