Crisis Nursery Development
Summary
Bexar County’s latest health report is a wake-up call, showing that our current programs just aren't moving the needle on local health disparities. Expect some heated debates at City Hall soon as officials scramble to figure out where to shift funding to actually fix these gaps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 25
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county will contribute $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund, matched by the City of San Antonio.
Individuals struggling with substance use and the general public through reduced disease transmission and improved community safety.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch if the city decides to hike taxes or cut other services to pay for these new health mandates.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Live and dead pests found in Northwest Side bakery
Local NewsMetro Health inspected El Folklor Bakery in late AugustSAN ANTONIO – A Northwest Side bakery had to get reinspected this month after Metro Health inspectors found several violations inside, including ...
COVID-19 cases on the rise across all age groups, local healthcare expert says
Local NewsDespite increasing numbers, not everyone is being tested for COVID, so cases may be higher than what’s being reportedSAN ANTONIO – Dr. Jason Bowling, the chief epidemiologist at University Health, sai...
Raw sewage flowing through Northeast Side apartment complex, tenants demand answers
Raw sewage has been flowing through the parking lot of a Northeast Side apartment complex for days, and tenants say management has not responded to their emergency requests for help.
COVID-19 is back on the rise in Bexar County. Here's what you need to know.
Local NewsSan Antonio schools do not anticipate temporary closure after Rio Grande Valley district saw rapid increase of casesSAN ANTONIO – Local hospitals continue to see more cases of COVID-19 as students hea...
University Health approves purchase of additional medical building on Babcock
The outside of University Hospital on Aug. 10, 2025 in the South Texas Medical Center. Credit: Vincent Reyna for the San Antonio Report University Health will purchase a two-story medical building i...
Live roaches force Smoke Skybar to close, despite owner citing a ‘plumbing issue’
A popular barbecue joint and bar east of downtown San Antonio shut down over the weekend after Metro Health inspectors discovered a pest problem, according to a health inspection report.
Bexar County, local mental health authority each say the other owes millions in escalating standoff
The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) and Bexar County are deadlocked in a legal standoff over which organization owes the other millions of dollars. CHCS provides affordable outpatient mental health serv...
Mental health issues, chronic disease increasing in San Antonio homeless population, data suggests
Community members check in at Corazon Ministries, a local organization that provides support, basic needs and recovery services for homeless individuals in San Antonio. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Repor...
Bexar County reports first dog rabies case in more than a decade, health officials say
Local NewsThe dog began showing ‘concerning behavioral and neurological symptoms’BEXAR COUNTY – A dog tested positive for rabies in Bexar County for the first time in more than a decade, according to Animal Car...
San Antonio’s first crisis nursery opens with a collaborative ‘Puro San Antonio’ model
When Krizia Ramirez Franklin scheduled a double mastectomy last March to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer, the San Antonio mother thought she knew what recovery would look like. But when she...
Free drive-thru flu shots return to San Antonio through University Health, Bexar County
Local NewsThe flu vaccination events are open to adults and children 6 months and older; registration is required University Health in partnership with Bexar County will be holding their annual no cost flu shot...
Pandemic funding built Bexar County’s public health department. Now it’s disappearing.
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Bexar County spent millions in federal pandemic relief dollars on public health programs — with the goal of getting more involved in preventative health, preparing for futu...
Drug-resistant fungal infection draws growing concern in Texas hospitals
A potentially fatal, drug-resistant fungal infection is becoming increasingly common in Texas hospitals. One of San Antonio’s largest hospitals has implemented protocols to screen for the microbe. Candida auri...
Texas could owe $709M for food stamps. Food banks say the fallout would be ‘catastrophic.’
Food banks across Texas are raising the alarm over a federal policy change that could force the state to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for food assistance benefits or risk leaving millions of Texans without access to food.
Live pests, greasy tables lead to reinspection of popular West Side diner
Local NewsBehind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates local restaurants’ health inspections SAN ANTONIO – Multiple lives pests were found near the grill, ice machine and sink at a Jim’s...
Mayor of San Antonio wants the VA to expand clinical trials on psychedelics and PTSD to San Antonio
The VA currently has more than a dozen clinical trials focused on the drugs' impact on treatment underway.
Cyclospora is spiking nationally. In Bexar County, fleas and pool water are the bigger concern.
Increased temperatures, humidity and rainfall create the right conditions for a number of summer bugs that can have an impact on your health. But according to local and state data, the summer illnesses that...
Commissioners Court - Jul 7, 2026
The county is looking into creating a safe, temporary home for children whose parents are in crisis, aiming to prevent child abuse and keep families together.
Commissioners Court - Mar 31, 2026
The court recognized April as Child Abuse Awareness Month, emphasizing the need for community-wide support for children and families.
Commissioners Court - Mar 10, 2026
The county is prioritizing colon cancer awareness and funding support services for patients, emphasizing the need for early screening.
Commissioners Court - Mar 25, 2025
The county is investing in harm reduction to help people struggling with substance use enter treatment and reduce public health risks like needle litter.
Commissioners Court - Mar 11, 2025
The Court is funding $100,000 to help residents access colon cancer screenings and transportation.
Public Health
Texas has some of the nation’s most restrictive policies on syringe exchange programs. But for years, Bexar County has been the exception and is authorized to operate a needle exchange program intended to...
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