Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
Austin seeks input on proposal for east Austin multi-family rental housing development
The public may review and vote for their preferred proposal before June 19 deadline.
The public may review and vote for their preferred proposal before June 19 deadline.
Foundation Communities closer to affordable housing goal
The Austin non-profit is closer to its goal of housing more than 2,000 people, many of whom will be transitioning directly from living on the streets.
The Austin non-profit is closer to its goal of housing more than 2,000 people, many of whom will be transitioning directly from living on the streets.
Homeless man doused in flammable liquid, set on fire while sleeping under Trump Tower; suspect wanted
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Advocates call for homeless support permanent housing complex in Hancock neighborhood
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site
The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.
The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.
Homeless camp cleanups in Austin lead to people moving around
The City of Austin is working on a better way to deal with illegal activity in camps, better deliver mental health services, and consider the impact on neighbors.
The City of Austin is working on a better way to deal with illegal activity in camps, better deliver mental health services, and consider the impact on neighbors.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.