Olivia Aldridge

The new COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is being monitored by epidemiologists — but it doesn't account for a major surge of cases yet.

Candy and sweetened drinks are no longer eligible for purchases through the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Austin residents are navigating what that means at the checkout counter.

UT Austin's School of Social Work is hosting an exhibit that features portraits of 34 victims of the opioid crisis.

Dr. Jennifer Shuford has led the Department of State Health Services in Texas since 2022 after serving as the state’s chief epidemiologist and helping to lead the COVID-19 response here.

The flagship administrative and medical center for Central Health, the local public hospital district, opens in Hancock Center for limited services starting Friday.

With the donation for UT's highly anticipated hospital project, Michael and Susan Dell become the university's first billion-dollar donors.

Darren Smith swore the dark, antlered figure he saw in the early morning hours was an elk. No one believed him.

Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter, Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion and community organizer Carmen Llanes took on the topic of affordability in Austin at the KUT Festival.

A new report shows Texas leading the country in its rate of uninsured children under 6.

A new report shows Texas leading the country in its rate of uninsured children under 6.