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Texas: The Issue Is - Discussion about Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into his 3rd term

Texas: The Issue Is - Discussion about Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into his 3rd term

We know Texas has a record surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address, Gov. Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.

January 22
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility

US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

January 17
Artist creates paintings to grieve brother’s death by overdose

Artist creates paintings to grieve brother’s death by overdose

Artist Preston Zeller is using art to process loss after his older brother Colin died from an opioid overdose. Preston turned his pieces into a mosaic hanging in his home as a constant reminder of the power of art.

January 15
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.

January 10
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."

January 6
UT Austin to receive $612K for additional mental health resources

UT Austin to receive $612K for additional mental health resources

The federal grant comes from funding authorized by US Sen. John Cornyn's Safer Communities Act signed into law after the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children and two teachers.

December 29, 2022
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' mother addresses son's death: 'I can't use words right now'

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' mother addresses son's death: 'I can't use words right now'

"Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts and phone calls," Connie Boss Alexander said on social media. "I can't use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can."

December 16, 2022
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss left suicide note in motel room, TMZ reports

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss left suicide note in motel room, TMZ reports

Stephen "tWitch" Boss reportedly left a suicide note alluding to challenges he's faced in the past.

December 16, 2022
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says

TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says

The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.

December 15, 2022
Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus

Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus

Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.

December 11, 2022
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds

Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds

The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.

December 8, 2022
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests

Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests

The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.

December 7, 2022
'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank's wife confirms cause of death

'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank's wife confirms cause of death

Tammie Frank wanted to set the record straight after she says she was harassed online in the weeks following the actor's death,

December 1, 2022
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’

"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.

November 18, 2022
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide

Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide

“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.

November 16, 2022
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds

Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds

The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.

November 15, 2022
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic

Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic

Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.

November 14, 2022
Round Rock veteran hopes to normalize conversations on mental health, suicide

Round Rock veteran hopes to normalize conversations on mental health, suicide

A Round Rock mother, veteran, and survivor of sexual assault is looking to reduce the number of suicides for all veterans by normalizing conversations on mental health.

November 11, 2022
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says

Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says

A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.

November 3, 2022
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests

Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests

The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.

October 31, 2022
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Police: Man who lured 15-year-old girl away from Dallas Mavericks game arrested

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It was the first time Denim Bradshaw got to ride a bull as a professional bull rider. Tragically, it would be the 14-year-old’s last ride after a devastating accident.

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