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WCRAS urges community to adopt or foster over 40 cats following a rescue, stressing resource strain and promoting "Pick Your Price" dog adoption event.
A study by UT Austin has demonstrated AI-assisted microbial fermentation as a method to produce a precursor of the Alzheimer's drug galantamine, potentially making drug production more reliable and efficient.
Activism highlighting abortion rights issues takes center stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas, with a mobile billboard and panels underscoring the impact of restrictive laws and the role of big tech in data mining.
Selena Gomez discussed mental health at SXSW, sharing her personal struggles and promoting the platform Wondermind alongside her mother and athlete Solomon Thomas.
A federal judge in Texas ruled that a law curtailing drag performances violates the First Amendment, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ rights and free expression advocates.
Alabama's Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill exempting IVF practices from legal issues over embryos, after a court ruling caused concern and service interruptions.
Divine Canines celebrates 20 years of providing pet therapy in Austin, with their Barks for Beers fundraising event set for May, supporting their work and local breweries.
Texas extends Medicaid and CHIP postpartum coverage from 2 months to a full year, effective March 1, 2024, aiding maternal health following bipartisan legislation.
Researchers from Texas McCombs developed an AI model that can improve diabetes prevention and could potentially save billions in healthcare costs by better allocating resources.
Austin city officials discuss future development options for the old HealthSouth property, with various scenarios for affordable housing units on the table.
The study from The University of Texas at Austin suggests increased use of the COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid could reduce hospitalizations and deaths while saving healthcare costs.
Travis County has launched a $23.7 million diversion program to provide mental health care instead of jail for nonviolent offenders with mental illness, expanding services to offer round-the-clock care.
Former news anchor Ron Oliveira advocates for heart health following his recovery from a heart attack, adopting lifestyle changes through the Pritikin Program.