Twenty years after Heroes introduced Hayden Panettiere as the unforgettable Claire Bennett, the series’ creator and cast are reflecting on her extraordinary talent, the bonds that supported her, and the legacy she leaves behind.

The 2026 National Black Breast Cancer Summit comes to Houston October 2–4, bringing together survivors, healthcare professionals, advocates and community members for education, wellness and conversations focused on Black breast health.

Trump FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton broke with the president on vaccines during a tense Senate hearing, calling the MMR vaccine safe and effective while facing scrutiny over abortion medication, tobacco regulation and her qualifications to lead the agency.

Houston’s HIV advocacy community is sounding the alarm as expiring federal funding threatens to cut $440,000 from Allies in Hope’s prevention budget and potentially reduce access to testing, education and other vital services.

A nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products after the USDA found they were produced without required federal inspection and carried a false inspection mark.

Week 2 delivered a painful blow to three promising NFL quarterbacks as Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart suffered injuries that could reshape their teams’ seasons.

The Trump administration is removing more than 760,000 people from ACA coverage after a federal review identified what officials say were unauthorized enrollments and potential fraud.

Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental, with the coroner citing the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding her death.

Kamala Harris returns to the Michigan campaign trail alongside Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, with Black maternal health and voter engagement at the center of her Detroit-area visit.

Eli Lilly breaks ground on a $6.5 billion Generation Park manufacturing campus, bringing thousands of jobs and a major new chapter in Houston’s life-sciences economy.

From Houston police officer to Harris County Precinct 2 commissioner, Adrian Garcia’s public-service record spans public safety, housing, health access, flood control and infrastructure—now at the center of his “DELIVERS” campaign message.

Iran’s worsening medicine shortages are leaving cancer patients and others with chronic illnesses struggling to afford or even find lifesaving drugs as sanctions, inflation and war damage deepen the country’s pharmaceutical crisis.

As AI becomes part of childhood earlier than many parents expect, a pediatrician explores how families can help kids use the technology without letting chatbots replace critical thinking, learning or human connection.

Harris County has approved a $3.095 billion FY2027 General Fund budget, balancing a projected $181 million deficit while continuing investments in public safety, public health, justice, libraries and county employees.

A Belarusian asylum seeker detained in Kansas is at the center of growing demands for answers after her partner says she was hospitalized without her family or attorney being notified.