
New lung cancer report shows Texas below average in treatment, early diagnosis especially in Black communities
by Sierra Rozen
| November 12, 2025
Community | diversity | EQUALITY | HEALTH | health care | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | TEXAS
The State of Lung Cancer 2025 found that Black individuals in Texas are the least likely racial group to receive surgical treatment. While the rate of Black people in Texas who are diagnosed with cancer is similar to the national average, the five-year survival rate and the treatment rate are both vastly different from the national average and the rates of white individuals.

All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | outdoor workouts | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.

Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
| November 5, 2025
ACA | ACA marketplace | Affordability | affordable care act | Donald Trump | ECONOMY | FAMILY | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | HEALTH | health care | health insurance | Lead Story | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | obamacare | open enrollment | premiums
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

Hungover in Houston? Try these 7 local cures
by Joey Held
| November 3, 2025
Whether you’re looking for a savory filling meal or simply want to melt into a puddle at a spa, these hangover remedies will cure what ails ya.

More than 1 million Texans will feel effects if ACA tax credits expire
| November 3, 2025
ACA | ACA marketplace | ACA premiums | Affordability | Affordable Care Act Marketplace | Congress | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | HEALTH | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | insurance | public health | TEXAS | TEXAS ECONOMY
Open enrollment is underway for Texans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.



