Mental Health is Also at Risk Now. Here are Things That Help.

The pandemic is not just a physical health crisis. It can also be a behavioral health emergency.  “Our willingness to confront and address our worsening...

Texas House Public Education Committee Seeks Input on Handling of COVID in Schools

The Texas House Public Education Committee has announced it is seeking public input on a variety of issues, including the state’s handling of COVID-19....

Two Nurse Associations, Austin Lawmaker Call for Nurses in Texas Schools

The Texas Nurses Association, the Texas School Nurses Organization and state Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) reminded Texas school districts of the importance of school...

Texas On Track to Pass California in COVID Deaths

It is almost certain that Texas will surpass California in the number of deaths from COVID-19 by the end of next week despite having...

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Opens in Texas

Texas will join several other states in opening drive-thru facilities to test for the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.  President Donald Trump spoke about the...

Airline Passengers Headed to Austin Save a Man’s Life Mid-flight

ICU nurse Megan Sconzert jumped into action after a flight attendant found an unconscious man in the row ahead of her. Other medical professionals...

Texas Teachers Consider Retirement Over Teaching During a Pandemic

Texas teachers can expect to spend some time in classrooms in the upcoming school year, but much about the school year is unclear since...

Texas Restaurant Association Urges Statewide Mandatory Mask Order

With a patchwork approach to masks emerging around the state, the Texas Restaurant Association on Friday urged implementation of a statewide order. The industry...

The Failures Of DPS: Deaths And Mistreatment In Jails

This is a multi-part series on the failures of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who is under fire for mishandling the investigation into...

This Texas Town Begins Rebuilding After Deadly Tornado

After a weekend of storms and a tornado that killed at least seven people in North Texas, the small community of Valley View entered...
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