Bexar County confirms two more rabid foxes, raising the total to five this year and 22 overall rabies cases in 2025. Authorities are urging vaccination and caution ahead of Thanksgiving.

Morgan's and the YMCA broke ground on an "ultra-accessible" Hartman Family YMCA at the Longhorn Quarry campus, promising adaptive equipment and programs for all abilities.

Tierra Walker died of preeclampsia at about 20 weeks after repeatedly asking doctors in San Antonio for an abortion and being told there was no emergency. Reporting ties her death to a wider pattern of legal uncertainty and clinician caution in Texas.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa – Westover Hills has added a Philips neuro biplane and a neuro‑ICU, expanding endovascular stroke care on San Antonio’s far West Side. The move aims to shorten transfers and speed lifesaving treatment.

Governor Abbott appoints Sharon Carr, Dr. Mark Edwards, and Dr. David Lindzey to the Texas Medical Board District Review Committees, where they will bring their substantial expertise in health policy and medicine to guide state health oversight.

New Braunfels, Texas, won an award for its cost-saving Mobile Integrated Health program, which cuts emergency service costs and reduces non-emergency 911 calls by 80%.

The Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne is launching a bookmobile to extend services to isolated or transportation-limited residents. The van features technology for interactive programs and will save patrons an estimated $2.9 million.

Governor Greg Abbott reappoints fourteen members to the Texas Health Services Authority Board to streamline health information exchange, with terms ending in 2027.

Texas AG Ken Paxton challenges Houston Methodist Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for organ transplant patients, asserting that such policies may violate new state laws and medical ethics.

Texas Governor Abbott signs legislation to improve rural healthcare access, including House Bill 18 and 3000, focusing on sustainability and ambulance services.

Governor Abbott and Secretary Kennedy discussed the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program and investments to improve health services in rural Texas.

The League City Community Health Fair is seeking vendors for its event on September 6, emphasizing health and wellness products and services. Vendor applications close on August 29.

Metro Health in San Antonio confirmed a pool of West Nile Virus-infected mosquitoes and plans to spray the affected area. Residents are advised to take preventive measures.