Austin firefighter helps barefoot homeless person, gives him his socks
The Austin Fire Department is recognizing one of its firefighters, Ben Rodriguez, for his example of “incredible compassion."
City holds meetings about what's being done to tackle homeless camps in Austin
City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer Dianna Grey says the city is turning out new supportive rental units as part of the Finding Home ATX plan.
Man attacked by machete in Southeast Austin near homeless camp
A man was walking his dog past a small homeless encampment at Elmont Drive and Pleasant Valley Road around 8 p.m. Monday when he was violently attacked.
Is Austin doing enough to address homelessness issue?
Despite a camping-ban law and camping ordinance, encampments keep popping up across the city. Is this something the city or the state needs to further address? Jamarr Brown and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss this crisis.
Homeless encampments continue to pop up around Austin, despite law
When the ban was reinstated, Austin implemented a four-phase plan to clean up homeless camps. Within a few months of that plan, many public encampments were cleaned up, but, almost one year later, the tents are back and the city says it is a resource issue.
28 people moved from homeless camp to city-owned temporary bridge shelters
The City of Austin and partners helped 28 people move from the West Bouldin Creek area to temporarily bridge shelter. This is part of the second phase of the Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative.
Austin police investigating stabbing at homeless encampment
The stabbing happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore in southeast Austin.
NFL QB prospect Malik Willis captured on video giving clothing to homeless woman
NFL QB prospect Malik Willis is making an impression on and off the field after a trending social media video captured him giving some of his clothing to a homeless woman outside of the NFL combine in Indianapolis.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Family of woman found dead in homeless encampment in East Austin speaks out
The family of a dead woman found in a homeless encampment in East Austin last week is speaking out to share her story and how unfairly her body was treated by city officials.
Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
City-owned hotel to be renovated into housing for the homeless
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
City of Austin opening cold weather shelters for homeless
Those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center, which is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. You can begin checking in between 6 and 8 p.m.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation commits $38 million to fight homelessness in Austin
The majority of the commitment will be allocated to Multiplying Goodness, a capital campaign for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village development.
Maryland woman rolls out mobile shower unit to give homeless ‘dignity’ and ‘sense of self’
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Friends Bar hosts ‘Friendsgiving’ for homeless community
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
14K runners help raise money for charity during annual Turkey Trot
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised approximately $4.4 million for the charity in its 31 years of existence.
City of Austin shelters 15 people, begins phase two of HEAL Initiative
The city's homeless strategy officer said they were able to get 143 people into bridge shelters in phase one. They are hoping to get at least 200 housed in phase two.
What is Austin doing for homeless veterans?
Recent data does show the number of homeless veterans in the Austin area has improved in recent years. In 2011, veterans accounted for over 14% of the homeless population in Austin. Now, they account for less than 3%.