AUSTIN—Mental health issues are often overlooked in a discussion of physical health and safety, according to the Texas Psychological Association. The association, which represents more than 1,000 practicing psychologists and graduate students in Texas, is offering Texans practical advice and online resources to support their mental health amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Addressing risks to mental health should be an essential element in any organized community response to a public health ...
The Washburne family, owners of Side Street Hospitality in Fredericksburg, held a “profit share weekend” on May 29 in support of the Hill Country Memorial Foundation.
A percentage of gross sales from Hoffman Haus, Tubby’s, Otto’s, La Bergerie, and Caliche Coffee were designated for the Foundation. The Washburnes rounded up the total to $5000.
“We were painfully aware of how difficult the current situation has been on our hospital operations,” said John Washburne, who also serv ...
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has again suspended elective surgeries in hospitals in 104 counties located within 11 of the state’s 22 trauma service areas.
Each of the trauma service areas has a regional advisory council and a trauma system plan to respond to health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the proclamation, Abbott directed all hospitals in designated counties to postpone surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary to correct a serious medical ...
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on July 2 issued an executive order to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus while keeping Texas as open as possible for business.
With few exceptions, the order requires all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases.
Abbott also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people and mand ...
HOT Money for Retrofit Fixtures.
Thanks to a lot of hard work done last year, Blanco, Johnson City, and Dripping Springs received legislative authorization to spend a portion of their Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for night sky preservation. This is a special tax paid by visitors who stay in the city’s motels and B&Bs.
The Hays County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the annual Plant and Tree Sale on Sunday October 11, 2020 from 10AM to 2PM at Buda Farmers Market and Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 3PM to 6PM at Drippings Springs Farmers Market. This year we will feature native and adapted perennials, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants that will actually thrive here in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores.
HCMGA will also be selling Ornament ...
While Fredericksburg, Texas is well known for its celebrations and festivals, the town has yet to top the wingding held on the day workers laid the cornerstone for the original Vereins Kirche.
After spending their first year on Baron’s Creek getting settled, the Germans of Fredericksburg began constructing a public building in the spring of 1847.
AUSTIN — While COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, case counts, hospitalizations and deaths increased last week, more and more Texans ventured out of their homes with the deadly coronavirus showing no sign of abatement.
Gov. Greg Abbott recently renewed his COVID pandemic disaster declaration for all counties affected by the disease. Even so, Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on June 18 sounded a hopeful note, saying schools would resume normal operations in the fall.
An armadillo is half blind, dumb as a rock and ugly as a ’62 Buick. Its appearance has been compared to a walking cannon ball, a 4-legged battleship, a cross between a pig and a Sherman tank and a 20 lb. rat wearing a suit of armor. It digs like an auger, shares its living quarters with skunks and rattlesnakes and devours 40,000 fire ants for breakfast.
AUSTIN — As Tropical Storm Cristobal moved north in the Gulf of Mexico toward Louisiana, the weather system’s potential impact on East Texas grew and Gov. Greg Abbott on June 5 addressed the situation in a news conference.
Abbott said preparedness is the key in any hurricane season. He added that the Texas Department of Emergency Management and a roster of state agency departments, local responders and FEMA were ready.
