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UT Health East Texas HOPE Breast Care Centers Now Offering Advanced 3D Mammography in Athens and Cedar Creek Lake  

Athens, Texas (May 22, 2025) —  UT Health East Texas is proud to announce the installation of advanced 3D mammography technology at its HOPE Breast Care Centers in Athens and Cedar Creek Lake. This state-of-the-art imaging offers improved cancer detection and provides women in Henderson County and surrounding areas with greater access to life-saving diagnostics.…

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Texas lawmakers push to regulate AI in government and the tech industry

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025 “Texas lawmakers push to regulate AI in government and the tech industry” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

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Texas is about to ban THC products. Here’s what to know.

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025 “Texas is about to ban THC products. Here’s what to know.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The…

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Texas A&M Inventor Turns Breakthrough Cell Therapy Into Hope for Patients with ALS and other Devastating Diseases

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise for the treatment of ALS, aplastic anemia and other devastating diseases. Her therapy has been…

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Prayer period in schools backed by Texas Legislature

By Sameea Kamal, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “Prayer period in schools backed by Texas Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily…

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It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The…

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Texas may require medical records list patients’ sex assigned at birth

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “Texas may require medical records list patients’ sex assigned at birth” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The…

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