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"If they can not take care of the essential needs, how can we expect them to come to school and learn," said Brooks County ISD Superintendent Dr. Maria Rodriguez Casas.

Brooks County Park to Receive a Walking Trail and Major Upgrades and last updated 2021-03-12 22:11:52-05 BROOKS COUNTY, Texas — According to Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos, the county ranked second to last in a mental health study pre-pandemic. The Hogg Foundation in Austin, which focuses on improving the mental health of residents is stepping in with a hundred thousand dollar grant. "It has really affected many of us, especially those who have lost income and lost jobs. it has created an even more complex situation with those with mental health issues." He said. The money will be used ...

Brooks County businesses react to end of mask mandate Brooks County businesses react to end of mask mandate and last updated 2021-03-10 23:01:02-05 FALFURRIAS, Texas — Businesses in Brooks County area reacting to Gov. Greg Abbott's order that ended the state's mask mandate Wednesday and opened businesses at 100 percent capacity. Lucy Flint has been cutting hair for 12 years in Falfurrias, which is something she loves to do. When the pandemic hit last year, Lucy's business shut down, like many others across the state. Her business later reopened with precautions for her safety and the sa...

The National Guard went door to door vaccinating people as part of the state's 'Saving our Seniors' program that originated in Corpus Christi.

Brooks County judge frustrated following local Abbott visit and last updated 2021-02-25 20:32:00-05 FALFURRIAS, Texas — Following Gov. Greg Abbott's visit to Corpus Christi, some parts of the Coastal Bend remain unhappy with the state when it comes to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations. As KRIS 6 News reported Wednesday, Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos said rural counties are not getting their fair share of the vaccines. "I want him to come where there's a failure in the distribution system," he said. In a Facebook post Thursday, Ramos vented his frustrations with the state, callin...