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And on top of that, there are legal considerations for a piece of land that's been relatively untouched for over a century. So make sure to read our story and check it all out: www.bizjournals.com/houston/news...
Overflowing ER beds and a dented master plan: How Harris Health's planned expansion will reshape Hermann Park - Houston Business Journal
Overflowing ER beds, a planned garden and historical claims on Houston green space all come together as a local hospital moves closer to expansion.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
And on top of that, there are legal considerations for a piece of land that's been relatively untouched for over a century. So make sure to read our story and check it all out: www.bizjournals.com/houston/news...
But the land is part of Hermann Park, now over 110 years old, which has previously seen chunks taken to develop the Texas Medical Center. Cara Lambright, who leads the Hermann Park Conservancy, shared plans for a healing garden on the land that will likely be scrapped for the Ben Taub expansion.
October 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
But the land is part of Hermann Park, now over 110 years old, which has previously seen chunks taken to develop the Texas Medical Center. Cara Lambright, who leads the Hermann Park Conservancy, shared plans for a healing garden on the land that will likely be scrapped for the Ben Taub expansion.
Harris Health approved the use of eminent domain to condemn the land in late September. Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, CEO of Harris Health, said that land is essential - for the past five years, Ben Taub Hospital has spent most of its operating hours at maximum or saturation status - meaning no beds.
October 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Harris Health approved the use of eminent domain to condemn the land in late September. Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, CEO of Harris Health, said that land is essential - for the past five years, Ben Taub Hospital has spent most of its operating hours at maximum or saturation status - meaning no beds.
Judge Chris Cooper: "HHS’s refusal to spend the appropriated grant funds is revealed as a quintessential policy choice by the Executive Branch: We no longer think it necessary to spend federal funds on helping local governments prevent and mitigate future pandemics because the latest one has ended."
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Judge Chris Cooper: "HHS’s refusal to spend the appropriated grant funds is revealed as a quintessential policy choice by the Executive Branch: We no longer think it necessary to spend federal funds on helping local governments prevent and mitigate future pandemics because the latest one has ended."
We've reached out to the Texas HHSC for further comment.
June 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We've reached out to the Texas HHSC for further comment.
The proposed site would be located on 236 acres within the Generation Park development created by McCord Development for life sciences manufacturing. I wrote about that development's plans to land a major pharma company last year: www.bizjournals.com/houston/news...
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May 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The proposed site would be located on 236 acres within the Generation Park development created by McCord Development for life sciences manufacturing. I wrote about that development's plans to land a major pharma company last year: www.bizjournals.com/houston/news...