Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
Major Texas abortion providers wary about next move as judge’s ruling offers no protection from lawsuits — yet
The ruling doesn’t protect providers who perform those services during the legal pause on enforcement while the law makes its way through the higher courts.
Judge orders Texas to suspend law banning most abortions
The order by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.
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.
Texas Supreme Court refuses to resume a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging new state abortion law
Planned Parenthood had requested that the court reverse a decision to indefinitely pause the lawsuit, which was filed in Travis County district court.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
Billie Eilish calls out Texas over abortion law during performance in Austin: 'I'm sick and tired of old men'
The star also had choice words for climate change deniers.
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.
Texas abortion law hearing: Here’s what you need to know about the DOJ’s argument against SB8
The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
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.
Fake prescription pills containing fentanyl killing Americans at 'unprecedented rate,' DEA says
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
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.