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Formerly homeless woman calls for more resources to help people transition into housing

Formerly homeless woman calls for more resources to help people transition into housing

Kylee Mohr was homeless beginning in 2012. Now sober and off the streets, she hopes more resources can be made available for Austin's homeless population.

2 days ago
Nonprofit calls for city to address disproportionate homeless rates in Black community

Nonprofit calls for city to address disproportionate homeless rates in Black community

The Black community makes up less than 10% of the population in Austin but accounts for more than 30% of all homeless people in the city limits. Anthony Jackson, founder of We Can Now, is doing his part to change things.

March 15
Salvation Army extends downtown homeless shelter operations for up to 30 days

Salvation Army extends downtown homeless shelter operations for up to 30 days

The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.

March 10
Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes

Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes

House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.

March 8
HUD, HACA announce 300 new housing vouchers

HUD, HACA announce 300 new housing vouchers

Using HUD funding, the HACA will be providing 300 new housing vouchers totaling $93 million. 100 of those vouchers are designated specifically for homeless veterans.

March 3
Downtown Austin Salvation Army residents, homeless advocates protest anticipated closure of shelter

Downtown Austin Salvation Army residents, homeless advocates protest anticipated closure of shelter

The Austin Area Commander announced the 100-bed downtown shelter would close, in a letter released mid-February, on March 15.

March 2
Former homeless man helps others experiencing homelessness through nonprofit

Former homeless man helps others experiencing homelessness through nonprofit

Antony Jackson has been homeless before. Now he helps others in that same situation through his nonprofit We Can Now.

February 25
Local businesses remain skeptical after homeless encampment cleaned up in South Austin

Local businesses remain skeptical after homeless encampment cleaned up in South Austin

Local businesses remain skeptical even after huge homeless encampment located at Pack Saddle Pass and U.S. Highway 71 went from full of tents to entirely empty. They wonder how long it will stay that way.

February 22
Hungry Hill Foundation helps East Austin homeless community with resources, programs

Hungry Hill Foundation helps East Austin homeless community with resources, programs

Chase Wright has been incarcerated and homeless before. After he got out of jail, he saw the lack of resources that homeless people were given, which led him to founding Hungry Hill Foundation last year.

February 17
Salvation Army of Austin to close downtown shelter

Salvation Army of Austin to close downtown shelter

The downtown location has been the cornerstone of the Salvation Army of Austin's charity services for decades, but the organization says the building is aging and in disrepair.

February 17
City of Austin transfers 60 homeless people from South Austin encampment to temporary shelter

City of Austin transfers 60 homeless people from South Austin encampment to temporary shelter

The area of Pack Saddle Pass and Highway 71 is now mostly empty, but there was a very large homeless encampment.

February 14
Volunteers hit Austin-Travis County streets for first in-person homeless count in 2 years

Volunteers hit Austin-Travis County streets for first in-person homeless count in 2 years

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at around 3 a.m. Saturday to find as many homeless people as possible, searching the woods, behind buildings and under overpasses.

January 28
Plan to house senior homeless with disabilities in Northwest Austin revealed with pushback

Plan to house senior homeless with disabilities in Northwest Austin revealed with pushback

Some living near the old Candlewood Suites on Pecan Park Boulevard still have concerns about neighborhood safety after unwanted visitors were found on the property over the summer.

January 25
Austin hair salon could shut down due to neighboring homeless camp

Austin hair salon could shut down due to neighboring homeless camp

Owners of Headspace Salon say homeless living at the large camp have threatened their employees and clients for months. They also said they have seen an uptick in vandalism and other criminal activity.

January 25
SFPD arrest art gallery owner, seen on video hosing down homeless woman, on battery charges

SFPD arrest art gallery owner, seen on video hosing down homeless woman, on battery charges

San Francisco police say they've arrested Shannon Collier Gwin, the man seen last week on video hosing down a homeless woman in front of his art gallery.

January 18
Homeless man blamed for wreaking havoc in South Austin neighborhood explains actions

Homeless man blamed for wreaking havoc in South Austin neighborhood explains actions

Residents said he uses a chainsaw and machete to cut down trees in the middle of the night and now he’s taking a sledgehammer to city property.

January 17
Texas 7-Eleven store plays classical music to deter homeless population

Texas 7-Eleven store plays classical music to deter homeless population

The owner of a convenience store in Austin, Texas says the goal is to deter homeless individuals from being there and harassing customers. Some customers say they're all for the music, while others are annoyed by it. 

January 13
ARCH experiences 'remarkable transformation' under new operators

ARCH experiences 'remarkable transformation' under new operators

Bill Brice, vice president of Investor Relations for the Downtown Austin Alliance, discusses the "transformation" of ARCH under new operators.

January 5
Austin's eviction prevention program bailed out by County

Austin's eviction prevention program bailed out by County

Travis County Commissioners bought 23 families some time with an $80,000 emergency expenditure.

January 3
Austin community gathering donations to help the homeless as temperatures drop

Austin community gathering donations to help the homeless as temperatures drop

As quickly as donations have been dropped off, volunteers have been able to quickly hand them to those who need it the most.

December 22, 2022
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