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Texans wait months for psychiatric hospital beds as new state report reveals mental health care backlogs

More than 1,600 Texans are waiting for psychiatric hospital beds, and some are facing delays lasting months, according to a newly released state report highlighting ongoing challenges in Texas’ mental health care system. The 27-page report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), published Nov. 6, examines...

Texas · 8h
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Chron.com

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MD Anderson unveils $3.4B expansion with two massive new Houston facilities

Two giant new towers will reshape how 250,000 patients receive care in Houston.

Houston, TX · 3d
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Inquisitr News

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Nutex Health Named 2026 Houston Top Workplace by Chronicle

The Houston-based hospital operator was among 61 midsized employers recognized on a list determined by employee feedback.

Houston, TX · 11h

hoodline.com

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New Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Opens in Towne Lake With Room for 20 Providers

A sprawling new medical clinic has opened its doors in Towne Lake, giving Cypress-area families another option for everyday health care close to home. The two-story, 33,000-square-foot Kelsey-Seybold Clinic now offers primary care for both adults and children, along with on-site imaging and laboratory services, all under one roof. The...

Cypress, TX · 4d
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Health care access, ‘woke ideologies’ and property taxes: A pulse of Fort Bend County voter priorities

Over 271,000 Fort Bend County residents cast a ballot in early voting from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Fort Bend County, a largely suburban county outside Houston, is entering the second half of the decade amid rapid growth that researchers say is making it one of the region's primary centers of population and economic growth. That expansion is reshaping not only where people live but how the county functions on a day-to-day basis.

Fort Bend County, TX · 6d

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Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges

PASADENA, Texas – A former department store at Pasadena Town Square Mall is being converted into a $75 million public health center as the city continues to face challenges with healthcare access. The 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center will occupy the former Dillard’s location at 100 Pasadena Boulevard, with...

Pasadena, TX · 10d

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Texas Nonprofit Hospitals Must Offer Charity Care, But Many Patients Never Realize They Can Apply

Thousands of Texans turn to outside help to navigate an often confusing application process for financial assistance. Many say their hospital did little to inform them. This article first appeared in Public Health Watch. Nikki Myles knew the hospital bill about to hit her mailbox would be expensive and probably...

Texas · 12d

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Detransition Clinic Opens in Texas

October 27, 2026 – HOUSTON — Texas Children’s Hospital has officially opened the nation’s first dedicated detransition clinic, fulfilling a key condition of a major legal settlement with Texas state officials. The opening of the new center follows enforcement action led by Texas Attorney General Ken...

Texas · 13d

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These 7 Texas Towns Stand Out for Their Excellent Hospitals and Healthcare Options

Good healthcare can shape where a family puts down roots. In Texas, several towns have hospitals that earn national attention for quality care. This list walks through seven of them, plus one scenic bonus stop for anyone who wants a breather. Read on to see which place might fit your...

Texas · 20d

Chron.com

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Kroger to break ground on new store with pharmacy and fuel center in Hockley

This is the H-E-B rival's first new Houston-area store in nearly a decade.

Hockley, TX · 17d

Houston Chronicle

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Texas’ air has gotten cleaner. The data center boom could change that

A Houston-area nonprofit modeled how emissions could change as Texas adds data centers. The outlook depends largely on their source of power.

Texas · 18d

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Memorial Hermann Medicare Advantage Plan

Heads up. Memorial Hermann Medicare Advantage Plan is going away and will completely end on December 31, 2026. If you haven't received notice yet check your patient portal. All versions of the plan are terminating across Texas counties like Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery, including Memorial Hermann Advantage, Memorial Hermann Prime Value MA Only, Memorial Hermann Dual Advantage.

Montgomery County, TX · 25d

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Texas may cut autism program for hundreds of children

For years, Israel Solis struggled to communicate with the people around him. The 7 year old Houston boy, who has autism and is nonverbal, would bite and scratch himself in frustration when others couldn’t understand what he needed. Then, therapy through a state subsidized program changed everything. Using a picture system he learned from his providers, Israel can now express his wants and needs.

Texas · 28d

KSAT 12

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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 would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand his needs. Therapy through a state-subsidized program gave him a voice: using a picture system he’s learned from his providers in Houston, he’s now able to convey his desires.

Texas · 28d

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Houston Methodist holds ceremonial groundbreaking for new emergency care center

KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Katy city officials joined Houston Methodist executives Wednesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking on a new emergency care center expected to open in summer 2027 at 29133 Katy Freeway, just east of Texas Heritage Parkway. The 11,150-square-foot center will have space for 10 exam...

Katy, TX · 10-08

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Houston Methodist Breaks Ground on New 24-Hour Emergency Care Center at Texas Heritage Marketplace in Katy

Another major addition is coming to Katy's growing Texas Heritage Marketplace as Houston Methodist begins construction on a $10 million emergency care center, bringing 24/7 medical services closer to area families by summer 2027.

Katy, TX · 10-08

My Neighborhood News

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MD Anderson Brings More Imaging and Cancer Screening Services to Northwest Houston

The Highway 249 diagnostic imaging facility serves Cypress, Tomball and Northwest Houston with imaging, breast screening and related services.

Houston, TX · 10-03

DMR News

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The Well Announces Private Addiction Treatment Continuum for the Greater Houston Area

The Well, a private addiction treatment and mental health recovery center serving the greater Houston area, announces its comprehensive continuum of care for individuals seeking structured, confidential treatment for substance use disorders and co occurring mental health conditions. Founded in 2024 by Shane and Priscilla Leonard, the organization provides multiple levels of treatment designed to […]

Webster, TX · 10-02

KIII 3News

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Were you an Affordable Care Act customer in Texas? You could be owed hundreds of dollars

HOUSTON — Nearly 140,000 Texans could soon receive an extra $500 as the federal government begins issuing one-time refunds to eligible Affordable Care Act customers. The payments are part of a broader effort reaching nearly 1 million ACA enrollees across 30 states, including Texas. But having an ACA plan does not automatically mean someone will receive a refund.

Texas · 10-01