Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Dell Medical School, Steve Hicks School of Social Work assist court-led youth diversion program in Travis County
Travis County increased funding for a court-led diversion program providing mental health support and mentorship to youth.
FROM: The Daily Texan
First of its kind collaboration to bring mental healthcare facility to Southside ISD
A new partnership between Southside Independent School District and Clarity Child Guidance Center aims to bring mental healthcare resources to students in south Bexar County.
FROM: NEWS4SA
Marked or unmarked: How mental health crisis response teams roll out in San Antonio, Bexar County
Dressing down is a part of the formula for SA CORE and S.M.A.R.T.
FROM: KSAT
‘We definitely need more teams’: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health response
SA CORE responds to approximately 14% of mental health 911 calls each year, but city leaders said they’d like to see the program grow.
FROM: KSAT
SAMMinistries has helped more than 250 homeless residents at downtown hotel-turned-shelter since last December
More than 250 people have come through the low-barrier shelter, with about 40% moving into permanent housing, which is above the national average.
FROM: KENS5
Bexar County commissioners move forward with distribution of opioid settlement funds
Bexar County commissioners voted on Tuesday to move forward on the distribution of more than $11 million to local organizations to battle opioid use disorders.
FROM: Texas Public Radio
San Marcos CISD is considering a 4-day school week | Here’s how the district would do it
“At the end of the day, mental health is an important factor for us here in San Marcos, and we want to take care of the well-being of our students and our staff.”
FROM: KVUE
New domestic violence shelter for Crisis Center of Comal County makes progress
One in four women in Comal County face domestic violence.
FROM: KSAT
10 Texas bills filed in the first hour for the 2025 legislative session
Excused absences for menstrual symptoms and mental health issues on table.
FROM: My San Antonio
San Antonio nonprofit organization offers veterans free wellness services
Endeavors Veterans Wellness Center provides free services for veterans such as mental and physical health, and more.
FROM: KSAT
How an Austin running group is empowering the next generation of girls
Girls on the Run Austin will host a fundraiser event at 1p.m. on Sunday at RIDE.
FROM: KXAN
Family Care Center Opens Georgetown Clinic to Address Mental Health Accessibility
Family Care Center has added another behavioral health clinic in Georgetown, just north of Austin.
FROM: PR Newswire
UTSA cancels classes, holds ‘Day of Reflection’ after student death
The university said it was committed to improving its well-being efforts and will be expanding its wellness campaign.
FROM: Spectrum Local News
Comal County's Veterans Treatment Court gives veterans an alternative path to recovery
Comal County Commissioners Court established the Veterans Treatment Court to serve as an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
San Antonio clinic aims to improve access to sexual health services
Kind Clinic provides LGBTQ+ affirming care.
FROM: KSAT
Smithville's Comfort Cafe heals locals with addiction one meal at a time
Owners Teri and Rosie Lopez opened pay-what-you-can Comfort Cafe in 2010 to help fund local nonprofit recovery program, SerenityStar Ranch, which works to help those healing from addiction.
FROM: Community Impact
$8.65M facility aims to address growing mental health needs in Comal County
Comal County officials are preparing to build a new mental health crisis stabilization facility in New Braunfels.
FROM: Community Impact
UT Health San Antonio awarded $9.9 million in county ARPA funds targeting substance use, behavioral health and long COVID
Bexar County awarded UT Health San Antonio three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community.
FROM: UT Health San Antonio Newsroom
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage begins, local organizations encourage Texans to apply
The period to enroll for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace coverage began Nov 1. and runs through Jan. 15.
FROM: Community Impact
Veterans Voices: Healing trauma through song and instruments
The nonprofit organization provides songwriting lessons and free instruments to veterans as a form of post-conflict care.
FROM: kxan