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Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on his to his office on Thursday at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Senate Health Care Bill Revisions Released In Attempt To Appease GOP Critics

In need of more votes, Senate leaders have produced a new bill that offers billions more in opioid epidemic assistance but it keeps proposed cuts to Medicaid spending.

Supporters arrive for a President Trump rally in Valdosta, Ga., last weekend. Fewer than half of Trump backers said they would get the COVID-19 vaccine in a new poll.

Poll: Just A Quarter Of Republicans Accept Election Outcome

While 61% of Americans overall say they trust the results of the 2020 presidential election, Republicans appear to be taking their cue from President Trump in not accepting the result.

An ambulance loading area outside St. David's Medical Center in Austin.

Las Próximas Dos Semanas Son "Cruciales": Salud Pública De Austin Vuelve A Instar A La Gente A Hacerse Prueba De COVID-19

Funcionarios de salud esperan que los casos de contagio que ocurrieron durante la fiesta de Acción de Gracias comiencen a aparecer en los resultados locales para finales de esta semana. Las autoridades recordaron que individuos deben permanecer aislados hasta tener resultados negativos en la prueba de coronavirus.

The first day of early voting at Southpark Meadows shopping center in South Austin on Oct. 13.

Election Day Is Today. Here's Everything Travis County Voters Need To Know.

Lee esta historia en español. Election Day is Tuesday. In addition to the presidential election, Travis County voters have the chance to weigh in on a…

A van has a sign on it that says "rent strike."

The City's Got Millions To Help Austinites Pay Rent, But Giving It Away Is Harder Than Expected

The City of Austin says fewer people have applied for rental assistance than expected. It's given out just $1.3 million so far of roughly $13 million…

People wear face coverings while on the UT Austin campus.

Sick Of COVID-19? Here's Why You Might Have Pandemic Fatigue.

As the pandemic drags on, following COVID-19 prevention guidelines can feel like more and more of a challenge.This kind of fatigue is not unique to…

With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare for limited distribution of a potential vaccine as soon as this fall — though some experts say that's too early.

CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October

The CDC's planning guidance for states includes multiple scenarios for the rollout of a vaccine this year, including possibly having a limited number of doses available in October and November.

COVID-19 Latest: Abbott Hints Bars Could Be Allowed To Reopen Soon

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, Oct. 5. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.Do you think you…

A sign says: Abortion restrictions bury women.

Social workers warn Texas' abortion ban is causing psychological harm to sexual assault survivors

People who serve survivors of rape and incest say a six-week limit on abortions is unrealistic and emotionally harmful.

the front entrance of the national butterfly center in concrete brick and silver lettering with a jeep parked in front

Harassment from QAnon conspiracy theorists forces temporary shutdown at Texas' National Butterfly Center

“First it was 'Pizzagate' … and we just can’t risk that,” says Director Marianna Trevino Wright.

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