Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Texas law empowers first responders with peer mental health support
“Texas' new law establishes a peer network to provide firefighters and paramedics with easier access to mental health support.”
FROM: KVUE
Travis County increases investment in harm reduction
“On Tuesday, they upped funds to $525,000, which will be split between three community partners: LifeWorks, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, and Vivent Health.”
FROM: Austin Monitor
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Grants To South-Central Texas, San Antonio Area Veteran Service Organizations
“Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.7 million were awarded to 28 organizations in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region.”
FROM: Office of the Texas Governor
Williamson County Proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
“Today, the Williamson County Commissioners Court proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Williamson County.”
FROM: wilcotx.gov
WilCo furthers mental health resources amid suicide prevention month
“Williamson County commissioners named September suicide prevention month at a Sept. 9 meeting, highlighting the various county mental health resources available to residents.”
FROM: Community Impact
Governor Abbott signs bills to boost rural healthcare in Texas
“These bills aim to enhance healthcare services in rural Texas.”
FROM: News4SA
San Antonio-based nonprofit launches new program supporting military vets
“A new national program for military veterans has officially launched, led by a nonprofit headquartered in San Antonio.”
FROM: Community Impact
San Antonio offering free services for families needing infant, maternal and health assistance
“These programs are especially important in areas of the community where families are struggling.”
FROM: KENS5
Scream Club ATX invites locals to ‘let it all out’ on Pfluger Bridge
“The group ‘Scream Club ATX’ organized the event and aims to promote group stress relief by letting it all out together.”
FROM: KXAN
Heroes Resource Center provides support to veterans, families in Cedar Park
“Heroes Resource Center is a haven for veterans, service members and their families to connect with one another and find community as they reintegrate into civilian life.”
FROM: Community Impact
San Antonio addiction recovery campus gets $18M upgrade, now open to women
“Lifetime Recovery, a nonprofit addiction recovery center, celebrated a major renovation and expansion of its 18-acre residential treatment campus on Thursday evening.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
New Texas law mandates study of mental health programs for firefighters
“House Bill 1593 establishes a committee that reviews the impact of peer support programs on suicide prevention.”
FROM: KSAT
TIDC approves more than $1.7M in grants to expand mental health defense services
“These grants are an important step in strengthening public defense across Texas, particularly in rural areas and for clients with mental health needs.”
FROM: KXAN
New Texas laws that take effect on Sept. 1, 2025
“Gov. Greg Abbott signed bills on education, water, crime and health in the 89th Texas Legislative session.”
FROM: KSAT
Clark HS community garden helps students with mental health, connecting to nature
“Program hopes to provide a place for students to disconnect and learn.”
FROM: KSAT
New law could help people get mental health treatment quicker
“Advocates say a new law that takes effect on Sept. 1 will allow a safe intervention before things escalate into a crisis. “
FROM: Spectrum Local News
Greater Austin YMCA offering swim lessons, counseling after Texas floods
“Swimming skills, water safety and counseling are offered at the Greater Austin YMCA.”
FROM: KVUE
Austin recovery coach puts spotlight on mental health
“An Austin recovery coach is taking a different approach to tackling mental health struggles.”
FROM: KXAN
Hundreds of children, teenagers openly discuss mental health during conference
“The Pathways to Hope conference has been held annually for the last 10 years.”
FROM: KSAT 12
Texas State selected as new member of Campus Nature Rx Network
“The program equips campus teams with the knowledge, tools and support needed to design nature-based well-being initiatives tailored to the unique needs and cultures of their institutions.”
FROM: TXST Newsroom