Eli Lilly announces weight-loss drug to be manufactured at $6.5 billion site in Houston
The multibillion-dollar investment will result in more than 600 permanent jobs, according to the company. The manufacturing hub is slated to be built at Generation Park near Lake Houston and will produce a new weight-loss drug.
Houston-area schools navigating new Texas law regarding parental consent for student healthcare
Senate Bill 12, a sprawling parental rights law that applies to K-12 schools, has created confusion about whether school employees must obtain prior consent for a range of health-related services.
Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally
In an interview about the new book he co-authored, "Science Under Siege," Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
Houston-area high school football player recovering after heat stroke during training session
Alzadia Spires said she hopes the experience of her son, 17-year-old Cypress Springs High School student Jarvis Spires, serves as a reminder about the importance of staying hydrated and taking breaks from workouts.
Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools
Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.
How to talk to kids about the Texas Hill Country floods
The floods killed more than 120 people, including at least 36 children. Pediatric psychologist Stevie Puckett-Perez said adults need to support their kids through processing their grief.
Several Houston-area medical professionals charged as part of nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud
The more than 20 people charged in the Southern District of Texas are among 324 defendants across the United States accused in $14.6 billion worth of schemes involving false claims submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare programs, along with the illegal distribution of millions of prescription pills.
With days until the signing deadline, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives no hint where he stands on a THC ban
Abbott is under heavy pressure from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to sign Senate Bill 3 into law, but the multibillion-dollar legal hemp industry is pushing back just as hard for a veto.
Texas Children’s Hospital sees record number of ER visits in April among kids with behavioral health issues
In April, nearly 650 children went to the Houston hospital in the Texas Medical Center for reasons including depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. In a typical month, Texas Children's says it receives around 450 pediatric behavioral health patients.
Texas House aligns with Senate in passing total ban on THC products
The House granted its final approval to the amended version of Senate Bill 3 Thursday evening. It now goes back to the Senate, where Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has indicated it is sure to pass, then on to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
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