At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will continue to stay current with the latest public health recommendations and will announce when a definite reopening date has been determined.
“Given the myriad of challenges and heightened risks of operating the parks at this ...
iLiveWell Nutrition announced today they will be able to service ALL Texans through their telehealth services. Telehealth Nutrition sessions help you move in the direction of your health without having to step outside right at this time. Whether you have noticed stress eating during the COVID-19 pandemic or have diabetes, heart disease or high cholesterol, we can help you find ways to nourish your body and stay healthy.
Ben Rehder’s latest work in his Blanco County book series is here.
The comic mystery novel, Free Ride, is his 13th in the series and has been released in both print and online versions. An audio book will later be released.
As do the other books in the series, Free Ride follows the zany local adventures of Red O’Brien and Billy Don Craddock.
From Amazon, “Safari Adventure is a small but popular zoo that entertains visitors from all over Texas—until one morning when most of the a ...
AUSTIN – Thursday April 2, 2020, the League of Women Voters of Texas and the League of Women Voters of Austin Area requested to join as intervenors in a lawsuit arguing that Texas law expressly permits expanded vote by mail options due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The League is asking the court rule that the definition of “disability” in Texas law encompasses all registered voters, since the coronavirus prevents voters from appearing at a polling location without a real likelihood o ...
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.
“Through this new effort, we are connecting Texans with mental health professionals who ca ...
The Community Resource Centers, Inc. understands that our community is changing rapidly. Trying to find the right help in a time of need can be very complicated and stressful. The COVID-19 virus has arrived in our area, and we are striving to keep information flowing to our clients, as well as our community partners.
After experiencing significant vine losses in recent years, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, located west of Johnson City in the heart of Texas Hill Country, will plant more than seven acres of Pierce Disease (PD) resistant vines next month.
Posing a growing threat to the U.S. wine industry, Pierce’s Disease (PD) is a virulent grapevine disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa.
According to Carter Creek winemaker Jon McPherson, Carter Creek is among the first vineyards in the ...
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department has announced that it is postponing its May 9 fish fry fundraiser to a later date due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“It is out of concern for the health and safety of our families, friends and neighbors that we made the difficult decision to postpone the annual fundraiser,” said Ray Bible, president of the Johnson City VFD.
Bible said that the department will be rescheduling the event when it is safe to do so.
The Johnson City VFD’s ...
AUSTIN — President Trump on March 25 issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Texas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump’s action came at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking additional federal assistance to combat the disease. In recent days Abbott issued multiple waivers of state laws to remove barriers limiting the response to the pandemic.
With the shelter in place order extended to the end of April, it’s more important than ever to continue addressing issues facing caregivers.
Emergency situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic present special challenges to the delivery of Alzheimer’s and dementia care in long-term and community-based care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living, home health, home care and adult day care.
