Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
ACC launches Family Resource Corners for student-parents
“Austin Community College is broadening support for students who are parents by establishing Family Resource Corners, which provide essentials such as diapers, wipes and menstrual products, available at the Highland and Round Rock campuses.”
FROM: Community Impact
Veterans in San Antonio find healing, community through free golf program
“The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, run by the Professional Golfers Association, offers free golf lessons to veterans as a form of therapy and social connection.”
FROM: KSAT
San Antonio clinic offers no-cost mental health services for post-9/11 veterans and their families
“On the city’s Northwest Side, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers service members, veterans and their families care — even if they don’t qualify for services through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Bexar County shifts jail mental health intake screenings to University Health
“Bexar County has shifted responsibility for jail intake mental health and substance use screenings from the Center for Health Care Services to University Health.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Veterans’ Art Auction Benefits Mental Health and Addiction Support
“An art auction and public display featuring work by local veterans is on view through Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Grunt Style store on 900 Broadway.”
FROM: KSAT
Governor Abbott, HHSC Submit Application For Rural Health Transformation Program
“Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) submitted an application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen rural health care throughout the state.”
FROM: Office of the Texas Governor
Texas Mental Health Services Launches Statewide Virtual Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Across Texas
“Texas Mental Health Services announced the rollout of its fully virtual treatment programs offering adults and adolescents across Texas access to evidence-based mental health and addiction services via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.”
FROM: ABC News
New nonprofit to hold first fundraising event supporting Round Rock firefighters
“The Round Rock Fire Foundation will hold its first fundraising event Nov. 8 to raise money for the health, wellness and resilience of fire fighters and their families.”
FROM: Community Impact
Kyle nonprofit to bring 'canine heroes' to area veterans
“Hats Off For Veterans, a Kyle-based nonprofit that empowers veterans through scholarships, professional development grants and mental health support, is partnering with Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas, a nonprofit that trains and gifts rescue dogs to disabled Texas veterans.”
FROM: Community Impact
Communities in Schools supports student attendance, mental health in New Braunfels
“The local nonprofit is part of a national network that aims to connect families with resources and allow students to reach their full potential.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald Zeitung
A LIGHT FOR EVERY STORY: Downtown vigil offers solace and strength in the fight against domestic violence
“The month of October is a time to recognize, honor and support domestic violence victims and survivors”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Texas Association of Community Health Plans Celebrates Community First Health Plans for Three Decades of Service
The Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP), today praised Community First Health Plans, the only local non-profit health plan serving Bexar County and the surrounding seven counties, on 30 years of serving the community.
FROM: Yahoo
Charlie’s Place offers stability and hope for young San Antonians experiencing homelessness
“As San Antonio’s homeless response network continues to grow, SAMMinistries officials are turning their attention to what they say is one of the city’s most vulnerable and fastest growing groups — young adults navigating life without stable housing. “
FROM: San Antonio Report
Therapy Pet Pals of Texas offers pet visitations for the ill and elderly
“Therapy Pet Pals of Texas was founded in Austin in 1984 by Kathryn Lashmit, and has been offering pet visitations to the elderly and infirm in Texas ever since.”
FROM: Community Impact
Health Department releases Hays County Resource Guide
“The Hays County Health Department is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Hays County Resource Guide — an updated, comprehensive directory designed to help residents, community partners and organizations easily access vital support services and share information with others”
FROM: Hays County
HHSC Highlights Substance Use Prevention Resources for Red Ribbon Week
“The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23–31 by highlighting resources that encourage youth to make safe, healthy choices and live drug-free.”
FROM: Texas Health & Human Services
City councilwoman wants to help inmates in Bexar County Jail with mental health issues
“Castillo says she wants to divert people with mental health needs away from jail, and toward treatment, recovery, and stability.”
FROM: KENS5
Austin's Community First! Village marks decade of transforming lives
“An Austin nonprofit helping people transition out of chronic homelessness just marked a major milestone.”
FROM: KVUE
County launches free mental health platform
“Residents seeking support for stress, anxiety or overall well-being have a new tool available through the Bastrop County Health Department.”
FROM: Elgin Courier
People’s Community Clinic expands women’s health services at new center in Central Austin
“People’s Community Clinic is aiming to serve more uninsured and underserved women through a new health care center in Central Austin.”
FROM: Community Impact