Houston-area health systems close clinics, reschedule appointments during winter storm

As Houston prepares for a winter storm, health care facilities — including those operated by the region’s largest health care systems — are planning closures and rescheduling appointments.

The Houston area is under a winter storm warning, and other major local entities — such as the region’s airports — have announced closures and cancellations. Houston Public Works said it is laying down brine on priority overpasses to reduce ice accumulation, but residents are being urged to stay off…