FEMA offers help for flood victims with disabilities
People with disabilities who were victims of recent severe weather in Central Texas might be…
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HHSC offers food, baby formula, and medical resources for flood-impacted Texans
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering resources to those impacted by the…
Phoenix Center Q&A on supporting kids after natural disaster
The Phoenix Center is offering an online question-and-answer session with resources July 10 on how…
Marble Falls doc helps make ‘Jenifer’s Law’ on IV procedures a reality
A new Texas law requiring all IV treatments be administered by a licensed professional goes…
How to spot, avoid, and remove ticks in Texas
With summer here and Texans spending more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites—and the…
Marble Falls eye surgeon appointed to Texas Medical Board
Ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green of Marble Falls was appointed to the Texas Medical Board…
Llano Regional Hospital admin resigns
The newly formed Llano Regional Hospital is searching for a chief administrator following the recent…
Llano hospital rebranded following Mid Coast departure
As of April 1, Mid Coast Medical Center-Central is Llano Regional Hospital. The name change…
Suspected measles cases test negative
The test results for three suspected cases of measles reported in Burnet County are negative,…
Burnet County Health Authority warns of potential measles outbreak
Two suspected cases of measles have been reported in Burnet County since Feb. 27. One…
Healthcare hiring event Feb. 4
The Highland Lakes has a dire need for healthcare professionals, and some of the area’s…
Llano Hospital split from Mid Coast goes ahead; new designation sought
Llano County is moving forward with negotiations to separate from Mid Coast Health System as…
Staff cuts made at Llano Hospital amid financial struggles
Mid Coast Health System has made major staff cuts at Llano Hospital as it struggles…
Texas Medical Association president talks to local docs about key issues
Texas Medical Association President Dr. Ray Callas spoke to Highland Lakes-area physicians about pressing issues…
Governor appoints Marble Falls ophthalmologist to medical review committee
Marble Falls ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green was recently appointed to the Texas Medical Board’s…
Three local women on pediatric syndrome’s advisory council
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three Highland Lakes residents to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory…
Distemper fight easing up but not over
An end is in sight to the Hill Country Humane Society’s battle against an outbreak…
Dog death prompts algae warning for Highland Lakes
People and their pets should stay away from algae in the Highland Lakes, warned the…
Donations vital as Humane Society eyes $30K in distemper care
Donations are needed to help the more than 100 dogs at the Hill Country Humane…
Bird flu: How serious is it?
Texas is one of nine states so far in 2024 with reported cases of bird…
Hill Country Humane Society hit by canine distemper outbreak
The Hill Country Humane Society is dealing with a canine distemper outbreak and has suspended…
Burning calories could trim county budget
Burnet County employees are being encouraged to break a sweat for savings on swelling health…
Ascension Seton offices still struggling with cyberattack
Ascension Seton offices in the Highland Lakes are still in recovery mode following a ransomware…
Llano County declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month in Llano County, commissioners declared during a regular…
