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Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton disagree on who should win two dozen GOP primary races for the Texas House. Abbott has spent big in these races, while Paxton had relied on his endorsement and campaign appearances.

Dr. Collette Pierce Burnette is stepping down after seven years on the job. She says she doesn't think Austin fully appreciates and understands H-T, but she thinks more people do now than when she started.

NPR reporters break down the president's budget proposal, exploring where he wants to spend and where he wants to make cuts.

One of the most heated debates in Austin this legislative session is over Senate Bill 6 . Introduced as the Privacy Protection Act, the "bathroom bill"...

Longtime employees of the University of Texas System said they could not recall a split vote on the board of regents, which has traditionally settled…

Four salamander species native to Central Texas have moved closer to being classified as "endangered" by the federal government.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

The Texas Legislature is spending $6.6 million over the next two years to cover the cost of breakfast for students who qualify for reduced-price meals. The new funding is going to benefit about 1,800 students in Austin ISD.

More people have jobs in Austin, but 6.7 percent of those actively looking for work are still unemployed. Lisa Givens from the Texas Workforce Commission…

Researchers hope to learn about the effectiveness of the vaccine for kids ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Moderna plans to enroll roughly 6,750 children in eight U.S. states and Canada.