One year since it was discovered in Texas dairy cows, epidemiologists have their hands full tracking the virus’ spread.

While more than 160 million birds already have been affected by the highly pathogenic strain of bird flu known as H5N1 since first being detected in the United States in January 2022, Texas weather ...

Five years after Texas’ first COVID death, the state spends less on public health, vaccination rates have dropped and a ...

Vaccine hesitancy was rising even before COVID-19 emerged – but the pandemic exacerbated the trend. More kindergartners are ...

As we enter the spring season, remember to be aware of natural hazards common to Austin and the Central Texas area that can ...

March 21 The USDA released its weekly Egg Markets Overview report, which found wholesale egg prices continued to drop—though ...

Amid a worsening avian flu crisis, staffers have not been hired for the federal agency in charge of pandemic response.

The measles isn’t just a fever, rash and cough.The measles outbreak in Texas has surpassed 300 cases according to The Texas ...

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Sid Miller says he's working with lawmakers to pass legislation that would improve Texas' infrastructure in order to improve ...