Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he…
District 35 candidates pitch voters in a key race for majority control
In their first and likely only forum, the two candidates in a surprisingly competitive San Antonio district made…
Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
article AUSTIN, Texas – A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a…
Ukrainian doctors learn burn treatment techniques at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital
Doctors from Ukraine study burn care at Parkland A group of doctors and a nurse from Ukraine spent…
Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
article (Photo by Francois PICARD / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS PICARD/AFP via Getty Images) AUSTIN, Texas – Gov.…
Maternal Health Accelerator gets $4 million to expand in North Texas – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A North Texas program designed to improve outcomes for mothers and babies is getting a big bump from…
Texas advocates warn proposed cuts to health, assistance programs could hurt vulnerable communities – Houston Public Media
Despite HHSC’s efforts to limit the effects on client services, advocates worry the proposed cuts would affect programs…
U.S. Supreme Court rules surrogate does not have custody of baby she birthed in Dallas
A California couple will maintain custody over the biological child they had through a surrogate in Texas after…
Nuclear energy in Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or watch live on…
$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds
Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday, ending…
Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death
The family of a 37-year-old pregnant San Antonio woman who died of preeclampsia is claiming in a new…
Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says
Texas can be more transparent with how much it spends to temporarily house foster children and with what…