Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance is now performing a minimally invasive procedure for patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate, with the use of a robot-assisted tool.

The details: Physicians at Texas Health Alliance can now use a heat-free robot-assisted water jet to remove obstructive prostate tissue, according to a Nov. 13 news release.

Lauren Beeder, M.D., a urologist on the medical staff at Texas Health Alliance who performs the procedure, said she uses the robotic tool to map out a patient’s prostate. She then uses the water tool to target the obstructive tissue.

Soul Fire Brewing Co. is closing its location in Roanoke.

Katrina and James Brown brought the brewery to Roanoke in September 2019, according to previous reporting. A Facebook post made by the company showed the final day will be Nov. 30.

On the menu: Soul Fire Brewing Co. brews craft beer, such as lagers, stouts, ciders, Berliner Weisse, American porter and American pale wheat beers, according to its website.According to its menu, the business sold pizzas, salads and desserts.

What's next: Katrina Brown said that the company’s lease at The 206 expires at the end of the month. She said the couple is looking for a new location and hopes to reopen.'

The Cleburne location is not impacted and will remain open, she said.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is open in Southlake.

What you need to know: The company offers an unlimited wash membership and pay-per-wash options, according to a flyer handed out to guests. There is a special lane dedicated to members who use the company's app to gain access.

The background: The Southlake City Council approved a site plan for the business on April 16, 2024. Mike Roseberry, one of the co-owners of the car wash, said about 50,000 cars pass the location daily, according to previous reporting.

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Waymo is gearing up to roll out fully autonomous driving in Houston and Dallas.

The gist: The move comes as Waymo begins driverless operations in Miami, with launches planned in four additional cities—Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Orlando—over the next several weeks, according to a Nov. 18 news release.

Waymo leaders said expanding to new markets has become increasingly streamlined thanks to its “generalizable” Waymo Driver and a consistent operational playbook.

According to the company, the shift to fully autonomous driving—once viewed as a major technological leap—has become routine as its safety systems and deployment strategy mature.

Diving in deeper: The company reports its vehicles have already shown strong safety performance, with 11 times fewer serious-injury collisions compared with human drivers in its current operating areas.