Youth suicide is on the rise, according to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Counselors across the county have established initiatives to aid youths’ mental health in schools and DSHS plans to discuss with schools what can be done.

Nehilot Dipiazza, public health nurse for Kerr County Health Services Region 8, which also covers Gillespie County, gave a health report at the Aug. 14 Gillespie County Commissioners’ meeting on the 2022 year and presented new goals concerning menta...