A Travis County judge on Wednesday ruled against a request to stop the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, but because the lawsuit is still in play, the fund can’t go into effect.

Houston officials are asking for the public’s help in locating an 84-year-old man who was reported missing on Christmas Eve.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasts “frivolous” lawsuit attempting to the fund that voters approved Nov. 4. Plaintiffs claim voting machines were faulty.

The Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas fund, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, will provide $3 billion in grants to researchers.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS TODAY! Proposition 14 would authorize funding of up to $3 billion for Dementia research over 10 years, capped at $300 million a year. The institute was created earlier this year by the Texas Legislature; the measure asks voters to approve the funding.

A recent Pasadena case highlights the need for better protection for individuals who wander. Project Lifesaver uses radio frequency tracking to help locate people with autism, dementia, and similar conditions as often in under 30 minutes.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for 87-year-old John Williams, last seen on March 16 in Houston.

An elderly man who has been diagnosed with dementia has been reported missing after not being seen since Sunday morning.

Officials with Texas EquuSearch are looking for Ruben Camacho, 57, who is said to have cognitive impairments due to brain injuries and dementia and last reported walking away from his Clear Lake home.

Authorities in Houston are searching for a man with dementia as the conditions from the winter storm remain intense.

Houston police are seeking public assistance in finding 77-year-old Frank Edward Jackson, who has dementia and has been missing since January 14, 2025.

Authorities in North Houston are searching for 73-year-old Cortwright Quinland, who has dementia and was last seen on January 2, 2025, near Falls Church Drive.

Have you become more forgetful the older you've gotten? Many people think once you reach a certain age, you’re going to get some level of Alzheimer’s or dementia. That is not true.

We have a new book to add to your list! 'Memory Fog' is a humorous work of fiction that sheds light on caregiving, it's something millions of Americans deal with every single day. We met the author, Houstonian, Cynthia Hoelscher whose own experiences with her parents are depicted in her writing.

The 68-year-old “Die Hard” actor stepped away from acting last year after he was diagnosed with asphasia.

Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for a 55-year-old woman who was reportedly diagnosed with young-onset dementia.

We get caught in our routines and our brain gets used to doing things a certain way. So, it’s important to change it!

A monitoring system is helping people in Fort Bend County keep track of loved ones who are at risk of wandering.

The Pasadena Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding an 83-year-old man last seen Tuesday morning.

Houston police are asking for your help in its search for Clarence Myles who was last seen on Sunday.

An elderly man has been reported missing in the city of Houston.

A Houston artist is shedding light on the darkness of Alzheimer’s with a two-day event, being held on Tuesday and Saturday.

Dozens of people who live at Autumn Grove Cottage facilities just learned they have to be out of the facility by Friday.

Dr. Reisa Sperling, director at the Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said there’s increasing information that links lifestyle to Alzheimer’s.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia.

BakerRipley announced that it will close its long-time southwest Houston dementia day center in late October due to funding issues.

Officials said an elderly Black man with Dementia is missing in southeast Houston.

HOUSTON – Have you seen Luat Trinh? The 76-year-old man with dementia went missing on Monday after he left on a bike in an unknown direction at the 2200 block of Woodland Park Drive. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, white shoes and a lime-colored bike helmet. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. If anyone has any information or seen him please call the Houston Police Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, attention West Side Patrol 20 District.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. While getting diagnosed early on can offer a better outcome, it’s often hard to recognize the signs. Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their memories, their abilities, and their personalities. One of the most obvious signs is memory loss, but it’s forgetfulness that disrupts daily life, such as repeatedly forgetting important events or asking questions again and again. Someone with early dementia might also try to cover up their problems or lie if you confront them.