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Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses. A new report shows it's not slowing down.

Fentanyl-related overdoses continue to be the leading cause of accidental overdose deaths in Travis County, according to a new report from the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office. In 2023, 279 people died from a fentanyl-related overdose – up from 245…

Public Health • By Andrew Weber, KUT • May 24, 2024