Posted on · Multiple lawsuits were filed in Harris County Wednesday, on behalf of gymnasts who were sexually molested by former sports doctor Larry Nassar against International Federation of Gymnastics and lawsuits against USA Gymnastics, the United States Olympic Committee, and Michigan State University
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about lawsuits filed in Harris County against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Then, we learn about efforts to engage more minorities and the economically disadvantaged in becoming "makers." And Houston-area comedians discuss how to still be funny in a more politically correct world.
Posted on · The lawsuit alleges, in-part, that USA Gymnastics breached its duty to reveal the abuse to the victims’ families, the U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and law enforcement agencies
Posted on · The gold medalist says Dr. Larry Nassar claimed he was giving her "medically necessary treatment." She says the abuse began on a team trip when she was 13 years old.
Posted on · The opening ceremonies are tonight (Aug. 5, 2016) for the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are several Houston-area athletes involved in the games in a variety of sports, including gymnast Simone Biles, the Hurley sisters in fencing, swimmer Cammile Adams, marksman Glen Eller and Steven Lopez in Tae Kwon Do. […]
Posted on · The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a clinical report encouraging pediatricians to fill in a gap of sex education by discussing safe sex and healthy relationships with their patients. The report marks the first update by the AAP on the subject since 2001. And it’s a push — if followed– that may be especially […]
Posted on · We all have little tricks to make our lives in Houston easier. Maybe yours include avoiding crowds by shopping for groceries during a Texans game, or maybe you know a special shortcut around traffic. On this edition of Houston Matters, we share your Houston life hacks. We also hear examples from Viula Torgerson, who writes The […]