Get a flu shot and the COVID vaccine to help Texas avoid a twindemic

Flu season could come back this winter. Health officials are asking people to protect themselves with the COVID vaccine and a flu shot.

Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban

The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.

Federal judge holds hearing about new Texas abortion law

U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman will be making the decision on the lawsuit which was brought forward by the Biden administration to block Senate Bill 8 or the "Heartbeat Bill".

Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022

The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.

Pharmacies, clinics offer rapid COVID-19 testing for ACL attendees

Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing

Three Democratic members of Congress offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions at a congressional committee on Thursday.

Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget

The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.

Arizona woman with weeks to live heads to Mexico for liver transplant

A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.

USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1

For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.

Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare workers in Texas

Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds on critical home care.

Abbott dodges question on changing Texas abortion law for rape victims

Gov. Greg Abbott refused to say if he would support a bill that adds exemptions for rape and incest victims to the new law restricting abortions in Texas.

Texas governor signs law restricting access to abortion meds

Senate Bill 4 prevents doctors from giving abortion-inducing medication to women more than seven weeks pregnant and bans mail-order abortion drugs.

Lifelong singer regains voice through lung transplant

JoAnn Crum of Liberty Hill is singing again after receiving a life-saving lung transplant almost one year ago.

Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?

The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges

Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.

FOX 7 Discussion: Americans hate the new Texas abortion law

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, advocacy director for Progress Texas, talk about a new Monmouth University poll about the abortion law.