Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Williamson County seeks $1.4M in federal grants to help at-risk youth
“Williamson County will apply for over $1.4 million in federal grants to support the juvenile justice system and help prevent at-risk youth from entering the justice system.”
FROM: Community Impact
'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown
“A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.”
FROM: FOX 7 Austin
VA to Open New $44.5M Clinic in Round Rock, Texas — What This Means for Access
“The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to build a $44.5 million outpatient clinic in Round Rock.”
FROM: DisabledVeterans.org
YMCA details plans for redeveloped TownLake facility with condo towers, affordable housing
“President and CEO Kathy Kuras called the project a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for the city.”
FROM: Community Impact
Fall Break, Well-Being Day among several new initiatives to support students
“This month, students at the university’s academic campus benefited from a Fall Break in the middle of the semester, offering time to relax and recharge after midterms.”
FROM: UT San Antonio News
Inaugural Summit Strengthens Mental Health and Justice Collaboration Across Texas
“Representatives from more than 120 Texas counties attended the event, called The Summit".”
FROM: TX Behavioral Health & Justice Technical Assistance Center
Hays County awarded grant to expand veteran rehabilitation efforts
“Hays County received a grant from the state that will help support veterans in need of assistance.”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin’s Down to Earth Coloring Club uses crayons to connect and de-stress
“Adult coloring has been quietly growing in popularity, and researchers are paying attention”
FROM: KXAN
With Applewhite expansion, Bexar County doubles down on mental health and rehabilitation
“A new expansion to Bexar County’s Applewhite Recovery Center opened, adding 130 beds to the county’s only residential campus dedicated to treating people with both mental illness and substance use disorders.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Hope House nonprofit debuts new housing units in Liberty Hill
“Hope House is a nonprofit organization based in Liberty Hill providing care and housing to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.”
FROM: Community Impact
Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law
“HB 1593 requires the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to assemble an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs.”
FROM: KVUE
Family Care Center to bring mental health services to South Austin
“National health business Family Care Center is launching a center in South Austin in early 2026.”
FROM: Community Impact
Ink for mental health awareness: $10 Semicolon tattoos on Mental Health Awareness Day
“One of the largest tattoo studios in the Alamo City is celebrating mental health awareness with a limited-time tattoo deal.”
FROM: News4SA
San Antonio combats mental health stigma: NAMI's annual walk aims to normalize conversation and provide resources
“Stigma is the biggest hurdle for those in need of help and knowing where to turn can be overwhelming.”
FROM: FOX San Antonio
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8.5 Million In Grants To 35 Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations
“Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.5 million were awarded to 35 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s Grants Across Texas presentations.”
FROM: Office of the Texas Governor
UT Teen Health brings back Project YES to support teens’ mental health
“Teens in San Antonio and the surrounding areas will once again have access to Project YES, a free and anonymous online program that provides young people with new ways to care for their mental health.”
FROM: UT Health San Antonio Newsroom
Domestic violence panels, resources available in symposium at Henry B. González Convention Center
“Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence set to host annual event on Friday; KSAT anchor moderating panels.”
FROM: KSAT
Task Force Created to Tackle Homelessness in Downtown Austin
“The city of Austin announced an initiative called the Downtown Homelessness Task Force on Aug. 19 that seeks to understand and address the causes of homelessness in Downtown Austin.”
FROM: The Austin Chronicle
Event to empower local teens set for Oct. 14 in Bastrop
“The Bastrop County Youth Summit will be held Oct. 14 at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center.”
FROM: Community Impact
Travis County $2.2B budget to boost flood recovery, mental health and health care services
“Travis County is rolling out a $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26 fueled by a one-year tax hike to help the county recover from severe flooding, rebuild emergency reserves and cover major disaster costs.”
FROM: Community Impact