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.

The tech accelerator Plug and Play opened its first Texas location in Cedar Park, aiming to foster innovation in manufacturing and healthcare with local startups.

Austin and Travis County officials collaborate to address the opioid crisis, employing strategies such as naloxone distribution, overdose education, and harm reduction services, with funding from the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.

ACC is hosting a Health Science Open House on February 24 at Eastview Campus, offering insights into medical careers with feedback from nursing student Gabby Brown.

Austin's Public Health Committee faced criticism over the city's homeless shelter and a contentious $2 million McKinsey study on homelessness. Residents described poor conditions and advocated for better use of funds.

Ascension Seton Hospital and Acadia Healthcare join forces to expand Cross Creek Hospital, increasing its inpatient beds to address Austin's mental health bed shortage.

Jeff Richardson becomes the new CEO of Integral Care, aiming to enhance Austin's behavioral health services, succeeding David Evans after a 30-year tenure.

Travis County is implementing a mental health diversion program as an alternative to jail for low-level offenders, utilizing a $12M investment for treatment and possibly housing services.

Williamson County opened the Maple Unit, a new teen behavioral health wing at Rock Springs hospital, providing 24 beds for adolescents in response to soaring mental health crises.

Austin nonprofits are helping rehome pets from hospice patients and providing 'fospice' care for terminally ill dogs, with programs aiding thousands of animals in need.

A former Austin dental practice owner, Clinton Finch Herzog, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud, involving the misuse of investor funds for personal luxuries. He must also pay over $2 million in restitution.

An Austin man, Phillip Engle, climbed mountains after recovering from a stroke that once left him wheelchair-bound, now inspiring other stroke survivors.