University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center will partner to create a new $2.5 billion hospitalThe new medical facility, to be located in downtown Austin, will help expand the University of Texas Systemโs reputed cancer center outside of the Houston area.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro had surgery to remove cancerous tumorsThe 48-year-old Texas Democrat had tumors removed from his gastrointestinal tract at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Texas billionaire Red McCombs dies at 95The businessman gave huge donations to the University of Texas at Austin and is credited with bringing the San Antonio Spurs basketball team to the Alamo City.