The Round Rock Police warn of rabid bats in the area, urging residents to seal homes and avoid contact with wildlife, emphasizing even healthy-looking bats may have rabies.

Austin Public Health launches the "Ending the HIV Epidemic" campaign due to increased HIV diagnoses in Travis County, offering education and resources.

Austin is hosting Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day on August 17 to encourage health screenings and address healthcare disparities, with activities at Parque Zaragosa Neighborhood Park.

Two Texas women filed federal complaints claiming denial of care for ectopic pregnancies due to Texas' strict abortion laws, possibly breaching the federal EMTALA law.

Families in Central Texas prepare for the school year by ensuring support for children with Type 1 diabetes, highlighting the need for informed school management of the condition.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has ordered public hospitals to report healthcare costs for illegal immigrants, attributing this need to federal border policies. The Texas HHSC will collect this data, potentially for federal reimbursement.

Texas HHSC highlights programs for National Wellness Month, including Good Food, Good Move and Texercise designed to improve Texans' health through nutrition, exercise, and social engagement.

Georgetown schedules mosquito spraying after West Nile virus is detected in local parks, with health officials advising residents to stay indoors during spraying and take precautions against mosquito bites.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration's HHS over a rule that would bypass Texas's parental consent law for minors getting contraceptives, arguing it's a constitutional issue.

First human West Nile virus case of the year reported in Williamson County, with 13 mosquito traps testing positive for the virus in the area. Health officials urge precautions.

A rescued bobcat kitten in Round Rock dies from organ failure due to severe malnutrition despite the efforts of a rehabilitation center.

A second mosquito trap in Taylor, Texas, has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting the city to plan mosquito spraying and advise residents on prevention measures.

Integral Care's Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Austin, hosted at Dove Springs Clinic, aims to educate adults on how to aid youth facing mental health challenges, with a plan to train 2,000 community members this year.