Dell Children's completed its 50th pediatric heart transplant after five years of program building, bringing more complex cardiac care to Central Texas.

Buda police say a skunk tested positive for rabies. Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and confirm pet vaccinations.

Austin activist Del Bigtree told The Atlantic he wants his children to catch measles and polio as outbreaks surge nationwide.

Texas Children’s opened a Pavilion for Women in Lakeway offering maternal‑fetal medicine and pediatric specialists, letting high‑risk pregnancy patients get advanced care closer to home.

A Texans Care for Children review found lawmakers implemented just 8 of 31 children's behavioral-health recommendations, leaving the YES waiver and crisis services strained.

Texas health officials flagged measles cases in Bandera and Kendall counties and urged exposed or symptomatic residents to isolate, call their provider and check MMR records. Schools may exclude unimmunized students for 21 days after exposure.

Dell Children's new bone marrow transplant program let a 4‑year‑old get life‑saving care close to home, sparing months of travel and family separation.

St. David’s HealthCare has added six Austin Emergency Center locations to its freestanding ER network, growing its regional reach and tying the sites to local hospitals.

Governor Abbott and the HHSC announce a $44 million grant to support rural Texas hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare access and stabilize these crucial facilities.

A new downtown pilot pairs a clinician, paramedic and crisis-trained officer to respond to urgent 911 mental-health calls. Officials say the team has helped about 100 people so far.

A $100 million gift from Austin FC part‑owners Tench and Simone Coxe will accelerate UT Austin’s plan for a new academic medical center. The unrestricted donation targets a UT hospital and an MD Anderson location.

A North Austin clinic hosted a free vaccine pop-up as flu activity climbs locally and nationwide. Health officials say vaccination remains the best protection.

Hays County confirms a rabies outbreak affecting wildlife, mainly foxes, poses potential risks to public and animal safety, prompting local efforts to monitor, vaccinate, and advise caution.