HEALTH CARE
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Dallas County seeking community feedback on health knowledge access
Harmony Science Academy Leander will be built at 3250 Hero Way. Pictured is a rendering of the school's exterior. (Rendering courtesy Harmony Public Schools)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Harmony Public Schools to expand with Leander campus; Memorial Hermann, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas fail to reach contract agreement and more top news
La Hacienda Ranch management is working to rebuild its kitchen after a fire on July 27 forced the restaurant to close. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: La Hacienda Ranch in Frisco has roughly three months worth of work before reopening; St. David's to start Leander hospital construction in 2022 and more top news
The 106-acre property is located off Hwy. 290 between Barker Cypress and Skinner roads and was formerly occupied by Sysco Corp. (Rendering courtesy Houston Methodist)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Houston Methodist to open hospital in Cypress; PGA prepares for opening of Frisco HQ and more top news
Officials with Steamboat House announced earlier this month the restaurant would be permanently closing Jan. 29 at 8045 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. The restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chicken fried chicken and burgers. (Courtesy Steamboat House)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Steamboat House closing its doors after 16 years in business; 3 medical practices now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park-Leander area and more top news
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Aug. 9 the state has asked hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective medical procedures. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Abbott pens letter asking hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective medical procedures
The city of McKinney established school zones for Emerson High School in a July 20 City Council meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
School zone established for Emerson High in Frisco ISD; 61% of residents in 3 Plano ZIP codes fully vaccinated, and more top news from DFW
The number of uninsured people in Texas has likely grown much higher after the impact of COVID-19, said Lisa Wright, the CEO of Community Health Choice. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Number of uninsured Texans expected to increase due to COVID-19
The number of K-12 students in Texas receiving nonmedical, or conscientious, exemptions for required vaccinations has increased statewide for at least the 10th straight year. (Community Impact staff)
Nonmedical vaccine exemptions for K-12 students increase statewide
Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott declares state of disaster for Texas
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UT Dallas halts student, faculty travel to China due to coronavirus outbreak
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Airlines suspending U.S.-China flights in light of coronavirus concerns; Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport monitoring for illness
New information from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in cancer incidence rates and deaths in Texas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Recent data shows rates of new cancer cases, deaths continue to decline in Texas