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Houston Suburbs Grapple With Rising Air Pollution as Region Nears Federal Limits

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Houston Suburbs Grapple With Rising Air Pollution as Region Nears Federal Limits

Houston’s sprawling suburbs are breathing increasingly polluted air, as new reports show the region ranks among the nation’s worst for particulate pollution and ozone—with health and equity impacts hitting local communities hardest.

Lone Star Family Health Center to Open Magnolia Clinic with $500K Grant Support

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Lone Star Family Health Center to Open Magnolia Clinic with $500K Grant Support

Lone Star Family Health Center will expand into Magnolia in 2026, backed by a $500,000 grant from the Tomball Regional Health Foundation. The new clinic will offer medical and dental services to serve the area’s underserved and uninsured residents.

Conroe Woman Faces $13K Medical Bill After Cruise Emergency

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Conroe Woman Faces $13K Medical Bill After Cruise Emergency

A Conroe family is warning others after a medical emergency during a Royal Caribbean cruise left them with more than $13,000 in out-of-pocket costs and no clear answers about the cause.

New Residency Program in Richmond Aims to Boost Texas Primary Care Workforce

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New Residency Program in Richmond Aims to Boost Texas Primary Care Workforce

Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and OakBend Medical Center launched a new residency program in Richmond, welcoming its first class of residents this month.

Conroe Lab Leaders Accused of Falsifying Tests on Houston-Area Wastewater

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Conroe Lab Leaders Accused of Falsifying Tests on Houston-Area Wastewater

Two former leaders of a Conroe lab that tests wastewater and a compliance coordinator face federal conspiracy charges for allegedly falsifying results to conceal dangerously high levels of fecal contamination in Houston-area waterways.

YMCA of Greater Houston to Host Free Senior Open House for Healthy Aging Month

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YMCA of Greater Houston to Host Free Senior Open House for Healthy Aging Month

The YMCA of Greater Houston is celebrating Healthy Aging Month with a free Senior Open House on Sept. 10, highlighting wellness, fitness, and social programs for adults 55 and older.

Health and Wellness

Houston Suburbs Grapple With Rising Air Pollution as Region Nears Federal Limits

Lone Star Family Health Center to Open Magnolia Clinic with $500K Grant Support

Conroe Woman Faces $13K Medical Bill After Cruise Emergency

New Residency Program in Richmond Aims to Boost Texas Primary Care Workforce

Conroe Lab Leaders Accused of Falsifying Tests on Houston-Area Wastewater

YMCA of Greater Houston to Host Free Senior Open House for Healthy Aging Month

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