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Patients with no insurance or low coverage can access free primary care treatment at a new charity clinic. The Seva Clinic is open Thursday nights, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pearland Neighborhood Center. No appointments needed. The clinic was started by Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan, or Dr. Nathan, a cardiologist at Memorial Hermann Hospital Southeast.    Other doctors and nurses, plus non-medical volunteers, have agreed to work at the clinic to help provide care for patients in Pearland and beyond.  Pearland Neighborhood Center is located at 2335 N. Texas Ave.  The clinic may be reached at 281-942-7382. Messages are checked every 24...

HOUSTON - Several workers at Beer Nation, a new restaurant located in the 11600 block of Westheimer Road, say they haven't been paid since May 8. "We got one check," said Terence Thomas, who has worked at Beer Nation since it opened a little more than a month ago. "After that, no checks." "I got a call from the people I bank with and they told me that the check I deposited had bounced," said Briana Wilson, another worker. She had a copy of the returned check and a notice from her bank. "May 8 was over a month ago."...

8th Wonder Brewery is hosting the biggest slab event of the year.  On Sunday, you'll get a chance to see slab cars up close with Houston rap artists Paul Wall, Lil Keke and many more.Texan Wire Wheels, Redline Keith, Serious Whips and Slab Ridaz are hosting a slab party at the east downtown brewery from noon to 6 p.m. The event is free. Just show up!   SLAB Holiday Car Show at WonderWorld. Sunday June 25th 11a-6p. 2202 Dallas Street. #8thWonder pic.twitter.com/buEAkc4sc8 — 8th Wonder Brewery (@8thWonderBrew) June 17, 2017   Slabs have been around since the 80s, but they...

Seeing how things are made is pretty cool, especially when said things are Texas-based companies that have grown to national or even international popularity (think Dr Pepper). From beer to blown glass, here are nine incredibly interesting factory tours you can take right here in Texas. 1. Wimberley Glass Works (San Marcos) Yelp/Nina H.  Yelp/Garry H. This awesome studio offers free glassblowing demonstrations and a gallery where visitors can view and purchase everything from ornaments to vases. The address is 6469 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666. 2. Sweet Shop USA (Mount Pleasant)   Facebook/Sweet Shop USA Calling all...

Police in La Grange are warning businesses about some "not so right" bills circulating in the area. The department says fake bills made for movies are beginning to circulate, and those who are using the bills may not know they are fake.   At first glance, the fake $100 bill the department shared on Facebook is are somewhat convincing. So, how do you spot the fake money? Check the front or back for the "For Motion Picture Use Only". If you receive fake money, you are asked to alert the authorities.   Via Fox 26 Houston