Clinic center: Veterinary clinic relocates to 23,000 sq ft facility, and more

Chewy Vet Care recently announced the opening of a new center in Atlanta, Georgia, marking their fourth practice in the Atlanta area. Meanwhile, a clinic formerly under the name Animal Diagnostic Clinic has relocated to a 23,000 sq facility and is...

Texas deputies respond to house connected to D4vd amid body discovery in his Tesla trunk

HOUSTON, Texas – After the body of a missing teen was discovered stuffed in the trunk of Houston singer D4vd’s Tesla at a Los Angeles tow yard last week, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirms deputies have responded to a Houston-area home...

‘I can finally move forward’: Texans safety Jimmie Ward’s domestic violence case dismissed by Montgomery Co. grand jury

HOUSTON – Months after Texans veteran safety Jimmie Ward was arrested and charged in a third-degree felony domestic violence case, the accusation from his son’s mother has been dismissed by a Montgomery County grand jury. The case was no-billed,...

Houston Print Approaches 25 Years: A Legacy of Color, Craft And Community

Houston Print is where color and creativity collide. Located where word-of-mouth still outshines a flashy storefront, this family-owned shop is approaching its 25th year of turning bold designs into shirts, hats, totes and wearable statements that...

Texas governor signs bill cracking down on mail-order abortion pills

(Reuters) -Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill to crack down on mail-order distribution of abortion medications, already banned in his state, by empowering private citizens to sue individuals and companies for shipping the pills into...

Texas Cities and Counties Prepare for Budget Shortfalls

Last year, Fort Worth gained a new distinction as Texas’ fourth city with more than 1 million people. While other major Texas cities grew at a slower clip or struggled to regain residents it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Worth boomed....

Houston Firefighter-Paramedic Dies in the Line of Duty

Via Houston Fire Department The Houston Fire Department is saddened to announce the loss of Firefighter Paramedic Stephen Scott, who passed away following an on-duty medical emergency on Sunday. We ask for your continued thoughts and prayers for...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill to Stop Abortion Pills

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Woman and Child Protection Act into law on Thursday, arming citizens with powerful tools to sue companies and activists illegally trafficking chemical abortion pills into the state. The pro-life measure could...

Houston firefighter/paramedic dies after medical emergency during patient transport

HOUSTON — A Houston firefighter/paramedic died after suffering a medical emergency while transporting a patient, the Houston Fire Department said. On Sept. 14, Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Scott became ill while en route to HCA Kingwood with a...

Houston-based Axiom Space launches global university alliance to expand microgravity research

HOUSTON – Houston-based Axiom Space is launching a worldwide university alliance aimed at speeding up research and technology development in microgravity. RELATED: Houston-based Axiom Space to set record conducting the most research activities...

PDS Health Hosts Nationwide Day of Service

PDS Health, a leading integrated healthcare support organization, hosted its 15th annual Smile Generation Serve Day, a nationwide day of service that provided essential dental and primary care services to underserved communities while advancing...

Many Texans Still Qualify for No-Cost or Low-Cost ACA Coverage

While plans will become more expensive for some, most Texas enrollees – and hundreds of thousands of uninsured Texans — will still likely qualify for free plans. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News AUSTIN, Texas — Open enrollment for...

‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Has Found a Home in the U.S.

American health officials are sounding the alarm about a previously obscure illness spread by blood-sucking insects called kissing bugs. In a report recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), scientists warned that...

Chagas Disease Considered Endemic in Parts of the U.S.

MISSOURI, USA — Chagas disease, a dangerous illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is now considered endemic in certain regions of the United States, experts warn. A recent report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

US: Mistaken For Homeless, 34-Year-Old Customer Dumped Outside By Texas Restaurant Staff After He Fainted At His Table

Texas: A tragic incident has come to light from Texas, US. A 34-year-old man died outside a hair and beauty college near the KFFO Afro Steakhouse in Houston. Reportedly, staff at the restaurant believed he was homeless and abandoned him outside...

Prosper’s Growth Spurs New NICU At Cook Children’s Medical Center

The new unit brings specialized newborn care closer to families in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing regions Prosper continues to experience remarkable population growth, with its population increasing by 81%, comprising many young families. For...

University of Houston co-leads national study on atropine eyedrops for nearsightedness prevention

The University of Houston is co-leading a national study, the first of its kind in the United States, exploring whether atropine eyedrops can delay the onset of nearsightedness in young children and lessen its progression over a lifetime, a...

Texas man died outside steakhouse after staff assumed he was sleeping homeless man: Family

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Photo of a man with short hair wearing a white t-shirt, Image 2 shows KFFO Afro Steakhouse in the Eldridge/West Oaks neighborhood strip mall just after 9 a.mA Texas man died in the parking lot of...

The symptoms of ‘kissing bug’ disease to be on the look out for

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Tickets on sale for ‘Dia de la Salud’ health fair at Amarillo Civic Center

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Telemundo Amarillo and Heal the City Free Clinic are partnering to host the “Dia de la Salud” health fair this Saturday. Event organizers say event will feature health screenings, health information, and a health panel....