Dogs killed, residents displaced after fire spreads between 2 west-side homes SAFD says

A dog died and multiple people were displaced after two homes on the west side caught fire Sunday evening, according to SAFD. SAN ANTONIO — At least 10 people were displaced Sunday evening after a fire spread between two homes on the city’s inner west side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. SAFD said … Read more

How to choose between telehealth and going to doctor in person

During virtual appointments, doctors can write the necessary prescription and send patients on their way to feeling better. HOUSTON — More people are turning to telehealth for medical care, but it’s not always clear when a virtual visit is right and when an in-person appointment is the better call. In Thursday’s Health Matters, Dr. Julie … Read more

Cowboys player shares mental health message with Dallas students following recent tragedy

Cowboys’ Solomon Thomas opens up about suicide, urges students to seek help after losing teammate to mental health crisis. DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Solomon Thomas delivered an emotional message about mental health to student-athletes at South Oak Cliff High School on Tuesday, less than two weeks after losing a teammate to suicide. … Read more

Report: Pregnant Texas mother died after doctors denied abortion care

ProPublica reports that Tierra Walker, 37, started having unexplained seizures weeks into her pregnancy. AUSTIN, Texas — According to a report from ProPublica, a Texas mother died after doctors denied her abortion care. The nonprofit reports that back in 2024, 37-year-old Tierra Walker started having unexplained seizures weeks into her pregnancy. Because of her history … Read more

No, Bill Gates didn’t create the tick-borne red meat allergy, despite what online conspiracy theorists claim

Red meat allergy cases are spiking in numerous states, causing conspiracy theories about the syndrome to rise. Here’s why the claims are bunk. MISSOURI, USA — A years-old conspiracy theory about a tick-borne red meat allergy has spread online almost as quickly as cases have risen in numerous states. The Alpha-gal syndrome, spread by the … Read more

Bad news for senior citizens | The cost of Medicare is going up in 2026

The 69 million Americans who rely on Medicare will see their Social Security checks shrink next year thanks to increases in premiums and deductibles. HOUSTON — Senior citizens and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare for health coverage will pay more in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the … Read more