Are the City of Austin's efforts to house the homeless working?
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
Austin leaders say the way to end homelessness is to provide housing
City of Austin leaders and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provided an update on the effort to build permanent supportive housing units across the city.
3 charged in LA with stealing public funds meant to help homeless
Three people have been charged with fraud and embezzlement for an alleged scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds meant to help California’s homeless residents, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.
Austin leaders hold homelessness summit to give update on progress
The summit’s mission is clear: to create an accountable, measurable approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
Austin homeless strategy officer to present housing plan to council
Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.
Homeless camp near youth sports complex raising concerns
Open flames and dogs off-leash roaming onto the property from the encampment were all seen Sunday afternoon by FOX 7 and Balcones Youth Sports staff.
Austin’s homeless left with nowhere to go amid camping crackdown
Austin doesn’t have enough housing or shelter space for the estimated 3,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
City clears out homeless camp under I-35 overpass in downtown Austin
The camp was located under the I-35 overpass between 6th and 7th Streets near Austin Police Department Headquarters.
New transitional shelter complex being built at Esperanza Community
Esperanza Community, also known as Camp Esperanza, is located at 780 U.S. 183 in southeast Austin, near Ben White Boulevard.
Shake Shack shooting: Homeless man opens fire at crowded restaurant in Canoga Park
A 23-year-old homeless man was arrested after he fired shots into a Shake Shack in Canoga Park. According to police, some 20 people, including a 10-year-old, were inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting.
City of Austin releases 21-page audit on 2019-21 homeless spending
The city budgeted $179 million for homelessness assistance from fiscal year 2019 to 2021 issuing 47 resolutions, ordinances, and other directions.
Homeless man faces 7 years in jail for allegedly underpaying for Mountain Dew by 43 cents
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
City of San Marcos set to discuss homeless issue Tuesday
The city of San Marcos is set to discuss camping within city limits, panhandling, and the direction of police enforcement during city council.
Travis County allocates $110 million to house the homeless
The funds are in addition to Austin City Council’s allocation of $100 million of American Recovery Plan Act money for supportive housing.
Abbott, Paxton send letter reminding cities to uphold camping ban
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have issued a joint letter to Texas cities reminding them the camping ban must be enforced.
The nationwide ban on evictions is over. Here’s what Texas renters need to know
There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.
Texas law banning homeless camps takes effect
House Bill 1925 makes camping in an unapproved public place a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.