Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah’s National Center for Veterans Studies.
Express-News: Senate’s starting point budget slashes millions from local and state universities
By proposing $800 million in cuts to higher education, the Texas Senate would gut state funding for Texas A&M University at San Antonio, which already is struggling to accommodate its surging enrollment and expects 1,000 more students in the fall.
KENS 5: S.A. health officials warn against ‘Kush,’ or synthetic marijuana
A drug that is said to turn people into “zombies” is now being called a public threat by San Antonio health officials.
News 4: Higher death risk now associated with cervical cancer
A new study reveals eye-opening information about cervical cancer: doctors found it might be more deadly that we thought.
Austin American-Statesman: Austin couple donating $25 million to San Antonio medical school
Austin philanthropists Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long are donating $25 million to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, whose medical school is being named for them in recognition of a long history of donations.
Express-News: Austin couple donates $25 million to UT Health San Antonio
Joe and Teresa Long’s 59th wedding anniversary is today. But instead of doing something for themselves, the Austin couple treated UT Health San Antonio with a $25 million gift to its medical school