Community members attend a vigil for the victims of the July 4 floods at the Antler Stadium in Kerrville on July 9, 2025.

Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds

In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.

News

Cuts to the VA renews urgency for Texas lawmakers to back study of psychedelics for treating PTSD

The state is becoming what some experts are calling the center of a ‘psychedelic revolution.’

by Michael Karlis April 30, 2025June 16, 2025

Arts

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

Cannabis

Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

The new delta-8 hemp products, which are widely available, can produce a high similar to marijuana’s. State Sen. Charles Perry said he and his peers never intended for such products to reach the market.

by Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune February 6, 2023April 30, 2024

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Friendly Spot hosting pint night and service-dog benefit this Friday

The event will benefit K9s For Warriors, which rescues dogs and trains them to become service animals for veterans.

by Nina Rangel May 19, 2022July 2, 2024

Cannabis

Austin may allow first responders to obtain medical marijuana prescriptions for their PTSD

If the rule changes, those who carry firearms or drive motor vehicles still wouldn’t be able to use legal pot.

by Sanford Nowlin March 29, 2022August 5, 2025

Cannabis

Best of San Antonio Nominations are Now Live

PTSD

Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds

Cuts to the VA renews urgency for Texas lawmakers to back study of psychedelics for treating PTSD

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

Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

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

San Antonio’s Friendly Spot hosting pint night and service-dog benefit this Friday

Austin may allow first responders to obtain medical marijuana prescriptions for their PTSD

Texas’ biggest medical cannabis supplier offers highest-THC gummy available under state program

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation building $8 million growing site for medical pot

GOP group asking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to make medical pot a priority during special session

Texas bill to study psychedelics as treatment for PTSD in veterans becomes law

Texas expands access to medical cannabis — but advocates say it’s not enough

Watered-down expansion of Texas’ medical marijuana program poised to become law

After delay in Senate, time is ticking down for Texas Legislature to expand medical marijuana

Texas House passes bill to expand access to state’s medical marijuana program

San Antonio musician John Coker charts a genre-defying path on his new album STOIC

San Antonio activist named 2020 L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth for work with female veterans

TABC Working With VFWs to Reopen Local Halls; San Antonio Vets Say They’re Unimpressed

Our Lady of the Lake University Offers Free Teletherapy Services to Hurricane Laura Evacuees

Exercise and Outdoor Time Can Help During Quarantine, San Antonio Psychologist Says