City of Austin to move into Phase 4 of city-wide camping ban
With less than a week before the city enters Phase 4, the Public Safety Commission sent a letter to city council recommending some changes to the plan.
With less than a week before the city enters Phase 4, the Public Safety Commission sent a letter to city council recommending some changes to the plan.
Several stolen instruments recovered after “guilty” thief came forward
The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.
The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.
Temporary camp idea gets pushback from Austin City Council
The two proposed temporary homeless campsites are owned by the city and if the plan moves forward, they will use prefab structures as shelter.
The two proposed temporary homeless campsites are owned by the city and if the plan moves forward, they will use prefab structures as shelter.
Two Austin City Council members call for pause on temporary camps
They are calling for the pause because they are “not convinced that these sites would be a cost-effective solution, but rather a band-aid tactic."
They are calling for the pause because they are “not convinced that these sites would be a cost-effective solution, but rather a band-aid tactic."
Austin City Council hears plan for homeless camps on city properties
One of the sites is a former airport car lot in East Austin and the other location is along Convict Hill Road in South Austin.
One of the sites is a former airport car lot in East Austin and the other location is along Convict Hill Road in South Austin.
Residents push back on new city of Austin homeless camp plan
City officials claim the campsites they've identified meet search criteria and will not be permanent, but community residents are pushing back.
City officials claim the campsites they've identified meet search criteria and will not be permanent, but community residents are pushing back.
City identifies 2 sites as possible sanctioned homeless encampments
The city of Austin says that staff could begin gathering feedback about the two proposed sites in August, including community meetings and surveys.
The city of Austin says that staff could begin gathering feedback about the two proposed sites in August, including community meetings and surveys.
City cleans up large South Austin homeless encampment
City officials say citations are only being issued as a last result. They also say bed and social service capacity challenges persist.
City officials say citations are only being issued as a last result. They also say bed and social service capacity challenges persist.
No arrests as Austin implements Phase 3 of homeless camping ban
City officials say citations are only being issued as a last result. They also say bed and social service capacity challenges persist.
City officials say citations are only being issued as a last result. They also say bed and social service capacity challenges persist.
City of Austin begins next phase of homeless camping ban enforcement
Phase 3 of the city's four-phased plan to reinstate the homeless camping ban began on July 11 and crews will now begin clearing out campsites.
Phase 3 of the city's four-phased plan to reinstate the homeless camping ban began on July 11 and crews will now begin clearing out campsites.
City of Austin begins Phase 3 of camping ban enforcement
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
Austin expands program to provide storage for homeless community
Starting July 11, the Violet KeepSafe Storage program will expand its hours to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to improve access for participants.
Starting July 11, the Violet KeepSafe Storage program will expand its hours to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to improve access for participants.
Austin holds town hall to hear from residents about homeless concerns
The city of Austin recently held a town hall that brought out dozens of concerned citizens.
The city of Austin recently held a town hall that brought out dozens of concerned citizens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.