Photos: Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.
City clears out sprawling homeless encampment in northeast Dallas
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
Seven arrested at City Hall homeless camp cleanup
The move comes as Austin has moved into Phase 2 of its reinstatement of the camping ban. Phase 2 began on June 13.
Tents in area outside Austin City Hall cleared, people asked to move
Officials say they're working to clear the area on the corner of Guadalupe and Cesar Chavez because the area has been designated for construction.
City of Austin moves to phase 2 of implementing camping ban
For the past 30 days, the city has been in phase 1. During that month, APD has visited dozens of encampments to meet with people experiencing homelessness.
No vote taken on Candlewood Suites ahead of six-week recess
The Austin City Council did not take a vote to move forward with the purchase of the Candlewood Suites in Northwest Austin.
Residents group names ABIA Hilton as better site for city homeless
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
Camping ban implementation begins in Austin
Over the last two weeks, Austin police officers have already visited 42 campsites, informing people about Proposition B.
City Hall campers set up their own armed security guards
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin's racist policies
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Austin’s homeless population decreased slightly, but became more visible
Typically, ECHO would send volunteers out to count people. This year they had to rely on data from a system that service providers use which paints a very different picture.
Potential Austin camping zones for homeless border Cedar Park
One resident says while their property is in Cedar Park they border a park designated as a potential camping zone which is owned by Austin.
City of Kyle considering camping ban following Austin's decision
The process is still in the early stages, but the council member hopes all understand she ultimately wants what is best for both the homeless and the community.
List of city-owned land options under review for sanctioned homeless camps
The city released a list Tuesday that includes more than 70 parks and recreation centers throughout the city.
City releases more details on proposed sanctioned homeless campsites
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps on the rise
Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to nearby businesses.
AJC urges city, county to use ARP money on housing homeless
The Austin Justice Coalition is calling on the city and Travis County to devote $200 million from the federal government to solve the homeless crisis in Austin.
Phase 1 begins as officials reinstate Austin's homeless camping ban
City officials now admit it will be some time before people are able to be moved either to designated encampments or into housing.
City to enact four-phase plan to reinstate camping ban
The City of Austin voted loud and clear in favor of Prop B to reinstate the camping ban. Austin leaders introduced a 4-phase plan to do just that.
Next steps as Austin's homeless camping ban officially back in effect
It is now illegal to camp in most areas of Austin, sit or lie downtown or near the University of Texas, or panhandle at night.