Texas woman donates kidney to mom ahead of Mother's Day
A mother-daughter duo in Austin has a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dehna Richards recently gave her mom the ultimate gift, a chance at a healthy life, by donating one of her kidneys.
A mother-daughter duo in Austin has a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dehna Richards recently gave her mom the ultimate gift, a chance at a healthy life, by donating one of her kidneys.
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Research on psychedelic mushrooms, ecstasy as PTSD treatment shows positive results
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Beto O'Rourke campaign pivots to abortion following Supreme Court leak
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke is pivoting his campaign to abortion following the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke is pivoting his campaign to abortion following the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard M. Rhodes tests positive for COVID-19
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
Travis County mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics canceled May 5 due to weather
Due to anticipated severe weather in Central Texas, Travis County's mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been canceled for Thursday, May 5
Due to anticipated severe weather in Central Texas, Travis County's mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been canceled for Thursday, May 5
What the end of Roe v. Wade would mean for Texas’ past, current and future abortion laws
A trigger law making abortion illegal would go into effect within 30 days after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. An older law could hold people who get abortions criminally liable — but it’s unclear whether it would still apply.
A trigger law making abortion illegal would go into effect within 30 days after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. An older law could hold people who get abortions criminally liable — but it’s unclear whether it would still apply.
Texas ranked among one of the top US states with rising unemployment claims: report
A new report shows Texas' unemployment claims have only gotten higher since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
A new report shows Texas' unemployment claims have only gotten higher since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
AFD's Red Angels program partners with ACC nursing students to provide free health screenings
Students in ACC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will work side-by-side with AFD on May 6 as part of AFD’s Red Angels program.
Students in ACC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will work side-by-side with AFD on May 6 as part of AFD’s Red Angels program.
Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin
The Pecan Street Festival is being held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in downtown Austin.
The Pecan Street Festival is being held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in downtown Austin.
How the weather may trigger migraines
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
'Toddlers and Tiaras' star Kailia Posey, 16, died by suicide: report
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.