AUSTIN, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) —State Representative Katrina Pierson (House District 33), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine, yesterday convened the subcommittee’s second interim hearing, focused on early detection of hormone imbalances and access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. “Too many […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 5, 2026) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County invites family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to attend a free online educational program, “What to Do When an Aging Parent Refuses Help,” on Tuesday, October 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT. For many older adults who have […]
(Sept. 18, 2026) If you are approaching 65, you have probably heard a lot about “Medicare enrollment.” October 15. December 7. January 1. March 31. Then someone tells you that you have three months before your birthday. Someone else tells you that you can wait because you are still working. It is no wonder people get […]
AUSTIN, TX — Chairwoman Katrina Pierson today concluded the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine’s first hearing, focused on improving women’s health outcomes through prevention, early intervention, and evidence-based care. The subcommittee heard testimony from health care providers, researchers, health plans, community health organizations, and the Texas Health and Human […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall. The community is invited to attend […]
Program integrates clinical care and spiritual support to meet patients where they are FORT WORTH, TEXAS, August 24, 2026 – Texas Health Resources is expanding access to mental health care with the recent launch of a faith-based outpatient behavioral health program that integrates clinical treatment with spiritual support. The program, first begun at Texas Health […]
AUSTIN, TX — House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed Representative Katrina Pierson to chair the Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine last week as part of his announcement of additional interim charges ahead of the 90th Legislature, which include examining hormone health and menopause care, maternal nutrition, newborn coverage, and other barriers […]
AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 4, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall. The community is invited to attend […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2026) What began as a simple promise to himself has grown into a powerful testament to perseverance, discipline, and the belief that it’s never too late to change your life. On Friday, August 21, at 7:00 a.m., Rockwall resident Stavros Kaplaneris will celebrate an extraordinary milestone—365 consecutive days of working out […]