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.

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.