Houston-area Group Homes for People with Disabilities Shutter as Industry Faces ‘Crisis’
Read Full Article A major Houston-area provider of group homes for people with disabilities is shutting down and laying off more than a hundred workers, a harbinger of what advocates say will become more frequent after the state only slightly raised reimbursement rates in the latest legislative session. “This was not what we wanted […]
Texana Center Announces Termination of HCS and TxHmL Medicaid Waiver Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2025 Texana Center’s Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees have finalized the decision to terminate participation in two Medicaid Waiver Programs: Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL), effective as of September 19, 2025. This decision follows ongoing challenges with insufficient state funding, which […]
Wharton County Honors Mental Health Awareness Month
WHEREAS, mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, impacting individuals, families, and communities across Wharton County, Texas; WHEREAS, one in five American adults experiences a mental health condition each year, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health; WHEREAS, despite its prevalence, mental health remains shrouded in […]
Fort Bend County 5th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com Fort Bend County 5th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk (RICHMOND, TX.) – In support of the Fort Bend County Judge’s Office and Behavioral Health Services, Texana Center proudly participated in the annual mental health walk alongside local organizations […]
The Exchange Club of Sugar Land Donates $5,000 to the Children’s Center for Autism in Sugar land
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com The Exchange Club of Sugar Land Donates $5,000 to the Children’s Center for Autism in Sugar land (SUGAR LAND, TX.) – The Children’s Center for Autism (CCA) in Sugar Land is proud to announce that it has […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Service During Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949. This important initiative underscores the significance of mental well-being, enhances public understanding, reduces the stigma associated with mental health conditions, and promotes crucial support for those affected. This edition of our newsletter will highlight Texana Center’s enduring commitment […]
Texana Center Tackles Economic Toll of State-Wide Mental Health Crisis in Fort Bend County
Mental health is no longer a silent crisis—it’s an economic and social emergency affecting families across Texas. With one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness annually, communities like Fort Bend County are increasingly feeling the ripple effects. From strained public services to lost productivity and increased incarceration rates, the consequences extend beyond individual suffering. At […]
A Step Towards Healing: Fort Bend Hike for Hope
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com A Step Towards Healing: Fort Bend Hike for Hope (SUGAR LAND, TX) – Texana Center is deeply grateful to participate in and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Each year, Texana joins the Fort […]
Texana Health Expert Contribute to The Effects of English and Spanish Instructional Sequences on the Acquisition of Conditional Discriminations
For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com Texana Health Expert Contribute to The Effects of English and Spanish Instructional Sequences on the Acquisition of Conditional Discriminations (ROSENBERG, TX) – Christine Romo, alongside her colleagues, conducted a study to explore how different language instruction […]
The Children’s Center for Autism Collects Toy Donations for Clients
For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com The Children’s Center for Autism Collects Toy Donations for Clients (ROSENBERG, TX) – Texana Children’s Center for Autism (CCA) is grateful for the community’s generosity in donating over 100 toys. Throughout the month of April, CCA […]
