Houston event spotlights how employers can ease diabetes burden for workers
[ad_1] Nearly 11% of Texas’ adult population has diabetes, while Harris County’s rate is a bit higher, at 13%. [ad_2] Source link
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CenterPoint Energy’s rate review: Will customers see relief after storm outages?
[ad_1] After spending months of trying to avoid settlement talks on its rates, CenterPoint has agreed to negotiate with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. [ad_2] Source link
New report: Dow Freeport chemical plant leads nation in wastewater polluting
[ad_1] The Dow Freeport petrochemical plant in Brazoria County was found to be the top polluter of three toxic chemicals, causing downstream health risks to nearby communities of color and low-income households. [ad_2] Source link
Texas rule on breast cancer exams becomes federal law, a step toward detecting cancer earlier
[ad_1] Texas’ rule on informing people who get mammograms on their breast density recently became a federal regulation. The higher someone’s breast density is, the more likely cancer can be overlooked in mammograms. [ad_2] Source link
What’s next for Cancer Moonshot? Leaders gathered in Houston to discuss
[ad_1] Cancer Moonshot is a program the Biden Administration revived in 2022. It has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into cancer research. President-elect Donald Trump has not yet addressed the fate of the initiative during his second term in the White House. [ad_2] Source link
What’s on tap for child-related bills in Texas’ upcoming legislative session
[ad_1] Policy experts discussed a range of issues they hope legislators consider next year, including child care, early childhood education and chronic school absenteeism. [ad_2] Source link
Kansas Winter Weather: 1-3 Inches of Snow Expected by Friday Morning
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, KS – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Kansas, with snow expected to create hazardous travel conditions from Thursday to Friday morning. Forecasters predict snow accumulations of 1 to 3…
Pancho Claus to have open heart surgery, asks community to keep the toy drive going
[ad_1] Reyes began his nonprofit, Pancho Clause, 44 years ago. Donning a bright red suit and in a sleigh of lowriders, the Houstonian delivers thousands of toys to underserved children across Houston and the Rio Grande Valley. [ad_2] Source link
Weather Alert: Mississippi to Receive 1 Inch of Snow, Ice Accumulation by Friday Night
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Greenville, MS – Residents across southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwest Mississippi should prepare for winter weather as snow and ice are forecast. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory from…
Houston City Council member asks for renegotiated firefighters settlement to add misconduct rule
[ad_1] Edward Pollard said he sent a letter to Mayor John Whitmire and the city’s firefighter union president, Marty Lancton, asking them to consider adding a rule in the settlement regarding misconduct complaints. [ad_2] Source link