Cassandra Jenkins

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins

An official countdown clock installed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on June 11 will serve as a reminder for travelers and Houston residents that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than a year away.

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje |Cassandra Jenkins

“HIV continues to rise,” said Jennifer Kiger, who serves as HCPH’s director of the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases. “We’re seeing that in Texas, [and] we’re also seeing that here in Harris County.”Digging deeperMontrose had the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in the six-year time period, according to the data, with a rate of 81, compared to the third highest rate in the county, which was found in the Settegast neighborhood in north Houston with 66.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Cassandra Jenkins

The detailsAccording to the Back Nine Golf website, the franchise provides a premium indoor golf simulator experience that allows golfers of all ages and experiences to play at their own pace. Some features include:A climate controlled environment250 virtual golf coursesTrackman technology for an accurate experienceTiger Wood's Full Swing simulator24/7 accessVisitors can book individual tee times or sign up for a yearly membership.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Melissa Enaje |Cassandra Jenkins

The growth of more localized facilities, such as community hospitals and microhospitals—defined as more accessible acute care facilities—is due to several factors, including population growth, increased demand for convenient care and cost effectiveness, according to the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization.

3 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Kevin Vu |Cassandra Jenkins

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital are collaborating to launch the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center in 2026, a new institution dedicated to serving childhood cancer patients. The new facility will be located in the Texas Medical Center at the 6700 block of Main Street, which housed the former Houston Medical Center Hotel. According to hospital officials, the center will include inpatient beds, ambulatory care and state-of-the-art research labs.