UT Austin allowed samples of a kratom‑containing "wellness" tonic at campus events while poison‑control calls and state warnings over 7‑OH increased.

Texas Original moved into a roughly 75,000‑sq‑ft Bastrop campus that centralizes cultivation, labs and statewide delivery as HB 46 widens medical access. The company converted its old Austin site into a pickup satellite.

Texas Original opens Texas' largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop, featuring a 75,000 square foot space, a hybrid greenhouse, and enhanced manufacturing and testing labs to meet growing patient needs.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints four new members to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, bringing a range of experience from healthcare leadership to military service.

Austin Public Health released the 2025 Community Health Assessment, highlighting local health issues such as housing instability, mental health, and food insecurity in Austin-Travis County.

A new three‑person FIRST pilot pairs an officer, clinician and paramedic to reach downtown mental‑health crises faster and try to keep people out of hospitals and jail.

Two foxes in Wimberley, Texas tested positive for rabies, prompting warnings from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to avoid wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated.

Austin-Travis County reports a surge in whooping cough cases, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations.

A rabid bat was found in Georgetown, and local authorities are advising the public not to handle bats and to contact animal control if there are concerns.

Austin's MHWC recognized 32 schools with health and wellness awards, including Parmer Lane Elementary and Kelly Lane Middle School, and welcomed three faith-based organizations for their wellness initiatives.

Austin Public Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month with the theme "Forward Together," focusing on creating sustainable support systems for breastfeeding families in the community.

Texas declares an end to a measles outbreak after 42 days without new cases, following a response that involved testing, vaccination, and public awareness.

Austin Public Health suspects a Travis County resident has contracted West Nile virus, with confirmation pending. An increase in positive mosquito pools could indicate a growing threat in the area.