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.

Texas Children’s added a dedicated helicopter in Austin — a $15M 'ICU in the sky' to speed critical pediatric transfers across Central Texas.

Austin health officials offer guidance to distinguish between flu and allergies amid a rise in respiratory illnesses, stressing the importance of prevention measures and consulting healthcare providers.

Jeffersonville’s syringe‑exchange program is relying on private donations and packaged kits after a July federal order limited what substance‑abuse grants can buy. Health officials worry the patchwork won’t last as Indiana’s exchange law nears a sunset.

Early state data and research show infant deaths in Texas have risen since 2021. Lawmakers passed Everly’s Law to require bereavement supports and cooling devices for hospitals.