Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about the arrest of a Border Patrol agent in connection with four murders. We learn about changes to social studies curriculum in Texas schools. We examine a recent study about liver cancer. Local veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Posted on · The Democratic State Senator is running to succeed retiring Congressman Gene Green. Her Republican opponent is businessman Phillip Aronoff.
Posted on · As Texas cities reap the benefits of the state’s strong economy, many rural communities are lagging behind. An upcoming statewide conference will focus on ideas that could help those small towns thrive.
Posted on · The decision comes years after the state found that Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership, a subsidiary of Xerox, allowed workers with limited expertise to approve dental claims for the state's Medicaid program.
Posted on · Maternal mortality and mental health are also top concerns
Posted on · Should artists, musicians, and celebrities leave the political talk to actual policy makers?
Posted on · The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We get the latest on freezing conditions in the area. Then, we meet the new CEO of the Houston Symphony. And we learn how Harvey affected sea life in the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted on · The new facility will allow more patients needing long-term mental health care to be treated close to home.
Posted on · We learn about the practice of direct primary care, which bypasses health insurance entirely. Doctors don’t accept any insurance and charge patients directly for whatever care they need.
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Despite an enrollment period that was half as long, nearly 9 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance for 2018 so far, about the same as last year.
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Starting Wednesday, Texans can enroll in health care coverage for 2018 on healthcare.gov through Dec. 15.
Posted on · The Trump Administration has cut the registration window to 45 days, down from 90 days last year