GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
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View ArticleHumanity needs more drinking water. Are desalination plants the answer?
From Corpus Christi's plans for the state's first seawater plant, to a brackish water plant in Katy, we explore pursuits across the state, and whether it's all a good idea.
View ArticleHer husband died waiting on a Houston hospital’s liver transplant list. Now...
An increasing number of Memorial Hermann patients have died while anxiously waiting on transplant lists that could've granted them life-saving organs, according to data from the Organ Procurement...
View ArticleAustin EMS reports a surge of overdose calls likely tied to a new ‘batch’ of...
More than 30 suspected overdoses occurred in Austin on Monday, with four suspected overdose deaths.
View ArticleMore families join lawsuit against Memorial Hermann doctor who denied liver...
64-year-old Jerry Whittington was removed from the liver transplant waiting list and subsequently died in 2023, according to his family.
View ArticleWhat can you do when the stigma surrounding mental health affects relationships?
We ask a pair of area psychologists why such stigmas endure, and what to do about it.
View ArticleOver $5 million in federal funding will go to Harris County Public Health to...
New funding will be used to add more staff who will work with pregnant and recently-pregnant people.
View ArticleHarris County sues Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over concrete...
The lawsuit asserts the commission ignored regulatory distance limitations, endangered public health and failed to comply with federal air quality standards by approving a concrete crushing plant...
View ArticleActor Joe Pantoliano talks about addiction and his mental health journey
The actor, who's known for roles in TV shows like "The Sopranos" and films like "The Matrix," "Memento," and "The Fugitive" was in Houston to speak at The Menninger Clinic’s Annual Signature Luncheon.
View ArticleHouston-area DACA recipients can now apply for healthcare through federal...
The Biden-Harris Administration announced earlier this month that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients would be eligible for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
View ArticleTed Cruz files bill to protect IVF
The Texas Republican’s Senate bill comes as the state supreme court considers taking up a case that could imperil access to in vitro fertilization.
View ArticleHouston doctor accused of manipulating transplant records ordered to preserve...
Under the court order, Bynon will be restricted from destroying any documents like text messages and emails that could be relevant to accusations he improperly denied life-saving organs to at least...
View ArticleTexas-based organization raises concerns about policy and regulation of...
According to a nonprofit, 25% of children are using AI tools to complete or help with their homework.
View Article‘Musicians on Call’ brings the healing power of music to Houston hospitals
Houston Matters visits a hospital where the program has launched with a local musician who's among the many volunteering to perform for patients.
View ArticleVeterans, businesses ask Texas lawmakers to keep hemp products legal; others...
Some Texas lawmakers are contemplating a statewide ban on Delta 8 and 9. These hemp-derived products can produce a marijuana-like high and are currently legally available to purchase in Texas. So are...
View ArticleTexas Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion laws
The court ruled against 20 women who said they were denied medically necessary abortions, saying the medical exceptions in the law were broad enough.
View ArticleHow room temperature affects your sleep: A Houston sleep expert answers...
Houston sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula answers listeners questions about sleep and sleep disorders.
View ArticleTommy John surgeries are increasing in teen athletes playing baseball
Elbow injuries that are keeping professional pitchers out of the game is becoming an increasing problem for teen athletes.
View ArticleWhistleblower faces federal charges after exposing alleged continuation of...
Houston surgeon Eithan Haim is charged with four counts of criminal HIPAA violations.
View ArticleTexas sues to block new Biden administration rule protecting access to some...
In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.
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