The following story contains discussion and themes of suicide, which may be uncomfortable for readers. Please read with caution. KYLE  –   The Hays-Caldwell Suicide Prevention Coalition will host an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Nov. 23. The panelists include Carla Woodworth, ...

BUDA — At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved an item that denied the ability for the district to hire chaplains as school counselors. This decision comes after the 88th Legislature passed Senate Bill 763, which allows “a school district or open-enrollment charter school [t...

BUDA — Truckers face many challenges in their job. Buda resident Mike Lombard, a former trucker turned recruiter and advocate, reflected on his experiences on navigating those challenges. Like many young adults, Lombard was unsure of his purpose. While he did not initially want to pursue going to co...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues. The Hays County Commissioners Court received an update on the Hays County Behavioral Advisory Team’s (BAT) progress at its Aug. 8 meeting. The team was establ...

KYLE — “On both of our bridges … we’ve had people jump off of them and so, that is where it becomes some sort of responsibility to at least direct [residents to resources],” said council member Yvonne Flores-Cale. At the Kyle City Council meeting held on May 2, council members Bear Heiser, Daniela P...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The mental health system and criminal justice system are two very intricate entities, and often intersect — but what happens when they are not working together cohesively?   This is a concern that some Hays County residents have, including Elaine Brown. Brown has b...

By Brittany Anderson If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now easily call or text 988 — it may just save a life.   The new 988 crisis line, which launched on July 16, confidentially connects people to local, trained crisis counselors who are available 24/7 to he...

By C.J. Vetter HAYS COUNTY - As summer begins, many are looking forward to a time of relaxation and warm weather. Others, however, can have a difficult time adjusting to the new temperatures and schedules.   The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) warns that mental illness can be especially ...

By Brittany Anderson A grant for the Buda Public Library is looking to implement a program that will improve the library’s ability to better assist the community with their mental health needs.   During its Feb. 15 meeting, Buda City Council unanimously approved to authorize the city manager to exec...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY — Addressing the area’s mental health needs is Hays County’s goal as officials are working to create a facility where residents can receive proper care.   Over three million Texas adults are living with a mental illness, according to Mental Health Texas, and 60% of adult...