All-Star C Yao Ming confident that he’ll be ready for regular season

Doctors clear Yao for basketball activities

Texans LB Cushing says he tested positive for HCG, denies using any banned substance

Texans LB Cushing denies drug use

HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said Thursday he never used any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Texans partner with neurological institute to help raise awareness about concussions in youth

Houston Texans, clinic team on concussion effort

Census data shows college graduates choosing urban, high-tech meccas in recession

Census: ‘Brain gains’ for high-tech cities

How far can $3 billion go to fight cancer? Texas looks to spend infusion of research dollars

Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the handheld calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer?