Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Hays County expands access to mental health resources in partnership with CredibleMind
“Local residents have greater access to personalized mental health resources through a new partnership between Hays County and a digital platform called CredibleMind.”
FROM: Community Impact
Travis County unveils 5-year plan to expand youth mental health services
“Travis County officials presented a five-year plan to broaden youth mental health services, targeting barriers that prevent families from accessing care including high costs, provider shortages and lack of services in outlying areas”
FROM: Community Impact
University Health begins construction on first milk bank in South Texas
“Construction on the first milk bank in South Texas is underway.”
FROM: Community Impact
ComForCare helps seniors age in place, brings preventive care home
“For four years, Dr. Akanksha Bist has been working with patients and their families to be proactive in ensuring they are able to continue living independently either at home or in a care facility.”
FROM: Community Impact
Night Owl Therapy expands affordable mental health support for artists & nightlife workers
“As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on access to care, Night Owl Therapy is working to make therapy more accessible for some of Austin’s most creative and hardworking communities.”
FROM: CBS Austin
Greater Austin YMCA offers $1 therapy until June
“The Greater Austin YMCA is currently offering 50-minute therapy sessions for $1 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the second year it has offered the promotion.”
FROM: KXAN
San Antonio nonprofit aims to help mothers overcome addiction, reunite with their children
“Women can receive shelter and help with work and education opportunities at Redeemer House”
FROM: KSAT
Mindcolor Autism Opens New Braunfels Center to Expand Center-Based ABA Therapy for Young Children
“Mindcolor Autism is proud to announce the opening of its newest center-based ABA therapy center in New Braunfels, Texas, expanding access to early intervention services for children with autism ages 2 to 6 years old.”
FROM: Yahoo! Finance
Travis County diversion center advances as mental health needs grow
“Travis County is moving forward with plans for an $86 million mental health diversion center—a permanent facility that would build on the success of pilot programs the local mental health authority has been operating since 2023.”
FROM: Community Impact
San Antonio nonprofit graduates 3 service dogs for veteran care
“Two-year program trains veterans alongside dogs, creating bond before placement even begins.”
FROM: KSAT
Texas veterans are turning to hunting and fishing to support their mental health
“To combat mental health issues, some veterans have turned to experiential therapy, which involves using hands-on activities like art projects or going outdoors to process trauma.”
FROM: Texas Public Radio
Commissioner Miller Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2026
“Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to support one another in prioritizing mental health.”
FROM: KSST Radio
Integral Care Kicks Off Mental Health Month With State of Central Texas Community Forum
“In recognition of Mental Health Month, Travis County’s Local Mental Health and Developmental Disability Authority, Integral Care, hosted a community forum to highlight the State of Mental Health in Central Texas.”
FROM: Integral Care
Superior HealthPlan Designates Three Texas Providers as Mental Health Rehabilitation and Targeted Case Management Centers of Excellence
“Superior HealthPlan has designated three Texas providers as Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) and Targeted Case Management (TCM) Centers of Excellence.”
FROM: PR Newswire
Pflugerville police welcome K9 trained to detect digital evidence
“The Pflugerville Police Department has added a uniquely-trained K9 to its ranks, welcoming a dog officials say will significantly expand the department’s investigative capabilities.”
FROM: KXAN
TXST selected to help in statewide effort to support rural hospitals
“Texas State University has been selected for a new statewide initiative—the Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy—that will strengthen financial and operational leadership and stability of rural hospitals and protect access to health care across Texas.”
FROM: Community Impact
Commissioners Court recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, Autism Awareness Month, discusses runoff election details
“At its April 29 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Autism Awareness Month and began discussing the primary elections.”
FROM: University Star
Travis County announces $17M child care expansion, museum district, 1,300-acre park at county address
“More than $17 million in new child care funding, a 1,300-acre park and a museum district are headed to Travis County.”
FROM: Community Impact
YWCA San Antonio opens Harvey E. Najim Early Childhood Education Center
The new education center is located within the YWCA’s residential campus and will provide early childhood education and child care.
FROM: Community Impact
Hutto Police Department welcomes Williamson County’s first ever Crisis Response K9
Crisis K9s are specially trained dogs that provide emotional support and help de-escalate high-stress situations during emergency responses, according to CTPSC.
FROM: KXAN