The invasive Asian needle ant, known for its dangerous sting, is spreading across the United States, with reports in 17 states. Their venom can cause severe allergic reactions and they disrupt ecosystems by outcompeting native ant species.

A dog in Houston died from heat distress after being left on an apartment balcony without food, water, or shade in temperatures over 108°F, prompting an investigation into potential neglect.

Houston Public Library offers a mental health event with activities like tween yoga, dance parties, and therapy dog storytime during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Houston's ADRC highlights social isolation in older and disabled individuals and promotes community connections at the upcoming Bridges Conference on May 15, 2025.

Felony charges against ex-health director Barbie Robinson in Harris County were dismissed due to a lack of evidence. The original charges involved county contracts but no personal gain was found.

A brief Houston power grid issue caused a short outage at the Texas Medical Center, with hospitals quickly switching to backups and no major disruptions to patient care.

Harris County Public Health's annual report details its health initiatives and emergency responses, including community education and vet services, with future goals outlined.

A mother struggles to receive her son's remains from a Houston funeral home shut down for alleged misconduct, after a video showed decomposing bodies at the facility.

Harris County, Texas offers free measles vaccines at pop-up clinics after two child deaths and a spike in cases to fight the outbreak and promote immunization.

Memorial Hermann Health System has reactivated its Abdominal Transplant Program after being sanctioned for patient safety issues and lapses in quality care.

The Houston Health Department confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated traveler at Hobby Airport on March 30; exposure risk was stated, and vaccination status checks were urged.

Harris County Public Health is investigating a measles case in a child without travel history, the first in 2025 for the county. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, while the local high immunization rate keeps concerns in check.

Recent soil tests near a former industrial site in Houston's Fifth Ward show no immediate health risks, with most samples below EPA benchmarks. Union Pacific is committed to remediation and will offer a health risk assessment this summer.