Travis County reports first human case of West Nile for 2026
A Travis County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the county’s first human case of…
Austin’s cyclospora cases remain in normal range
Cases of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis have risen in Austin over the past month, but public health authorities…
Diarrhea-causing cyclospora isn’t a major concern in Austin yet
A diarrhea-causing illness called cyclosporiasis has made headlines this month as dozens of states report rising cases of…
Why Austin has so many mosquitoes right now
Austin’s recent rain may be good for lawns, trees and drought-stressed plants, but it has also created a…
Social media video raises questions about if prepackaged ice cream vendors need permits
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A video recently shared on social media appears to show a man demanding that an…
A respiratory virus has been detected in a Texas county amid hantavirus concerns
Texas’ capital area is navigating its first reported case of measles since 2025 after an unvaccinated resident contracted the…
Report: Affordability in Austin leads to health challenges
A new community-wide health assessment by Austin Public Health concludes that steep housing costs are among the key…
Whooping cough likely spreading at Lamar Middle School
Austin Public Health has confirmed five cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, at Lamar Middle School…