Mental health programs could bear brunt of $600 million in federal cuts to Texas schools

Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.

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Texas students say DEI ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ bills threaten their safety, voice and mental health

Students are concerned the legislation could silence supportive teachers, dismantle safe spaces, lead to overenforcement and prevent honest conversations about identity.

by Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2025July 18, 2025

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String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2025June 26, 2025

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San Antonio filmmaker debuts feature-length documentary American Sons at SXSW

The film explores the urgent need for mental health support among veterans, according to director Andrew James Gonzales.

by Stephanie Koithan March 11, 2025August 4, 2025

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Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say

Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on bigger threats — provider shortages and funding cuts to programs.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 27, 2025May 1, 2025

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Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly

The state’s 988 suicide had the nation’s fifth highest rate of abandoned calls in August, the latest data available, amid a multi-million funding deficit that could worsen as federal dollars expire this year.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 6, 2025March 8, 2025

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Mental health advocates ask Texas lawmakers to replace expiring COVID-19 relief funding

Texas received $203.4 million in 2021 to help build community mental health programs at libraries and churches, among other efforts. Those funds expired Dec. 31.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 2, 2025May 6, 2025

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Texas ranks last in the nation for mental health services for college students

The Lone Star State lacks mental health workers, and one in five of its residents aren’t insured, a new study found.

by Travis E. Poling August 30, 2024April 5, 2025

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A look at the Texas mental health workforce shortage

A guide to some of the professions that make up the mental health workforce.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2024July 8, 2025

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Study ranks Texas as worst state for mental health for second year in a row

Texans lack access to health insurance, affordable care and mental health treatment centers, according to researchers.

by Suzanne Townsend May 10, 2024October 9, 2024

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Texas nonprofit Southern Smoke expands no-cost hospitality worker mental-health program

The program is now offering its no-cost counseling services to food and beverage workers in 10 states.

by Nina Rangel May 4, 2024October 17, 2024

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San Antonio’s Saint City Culinary Foundation, which assists hospitality workers, has closed

The nonprofit’s founder said it’s become too hard to compete for the dwindling pool of donation dollars.

by Nina Rangel April 12, 2023July 3, 2025

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Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune February 21, 2023April 18, 2025

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State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health

As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune November 14, 2022May 11, 2024

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Lawyer for former San Antonio Spurs psychologist to discuss allegations against Josh Primo

Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee is reportedly representing psychologist Dr. Hillary Cauthen.

by Michael Karlis November 1, 2022November 16, 2024

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San Antonio nonprofit honored by Bon Appetit magazine for mental health work with hospitality workers

Saint City Culinary Foundation and Heard have been recognized as one of the magazine’s five Heads of the Table for 2022.

by Nina Rangel September 23, 2022April 13, 2025

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20 ways to practice self care and relieve stress in San Antonio

by San Antonio Current Staff September 9, 2022

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San Antonio culinary professionals weigh on FX hit The Bear‘s depiction of the food business

Six San Antonio foodservice pros give their perspectives on the show’s accuracy and what they think the show conveys to viewers outside the industry.

by Nina Rangel August 24, 2022May 2, 2025

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Report ranks Texas 45th among U.S. states for child wellbeing, cites health and family issues

Texas had a higher percentage of uninsured kids than any other state, and its total of 829,000 uninsured children accounted for one in five of the nationwide total.

by Sanford Nowlin August 12, 2022November 5, 2024

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El Paso lawmaker aids Uvalde shooting investigation three years after massacre in his city

State Rep. Joe Moody rushed to the site of a mass shooting in his city in 2019, then warned House colleagues that it would happen again as they passed a permitless carry bill. Now he’s at the center of the investigation into the Uvalde massacre.

by Ariana Perez-Castells, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2022August 17, 2023