Camping ban implementation begins in Austin
Over the last two weeks, Austin police officers have already visited 42 campsites, informing people about Proposition B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
City of Austin to implement phased enforcement of Prop B ordinances
Earlier this month, Austinites voted in favor of Prop B, which reinstates the camping ban downtown and in areas near downtown.
Earlier this month, Austinites voted in favor of Prop B, which reinstates the camping ban downtown and in areas near downtown.
Lawmakers debating bill that would fine those experiencing homelessness up to $500
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
"We're still humans": Austin man reacts to camping ban reinstatement
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
Austin City Council addresses what’s next after camping ban reinstated
Austinites have voted to reinstate the camping ban but the question remains, where will everyone currently living in those camps go?
Austinites have voted to reinstate the camping ban but the question remains, where will everyone currently living in those camps go?
Local foundation raises more than $30K to help house homeless
A Facebook fundraiser for The Other Ones Foundation has raised over $30,000 to help house Austin's homeless population after Proposition B passed.
A Facebook fundraiser for The Other Ones Foundation has raised over $30,000 to help house Austin's homeless population after Proposition B passed.
Councilmember Tovo introduces resolution for designated encampments
Tovo's resolution outlines an approach with a proposal to create campsites with security, lighting, restrooms, and storage.
Tovo's resolution outlines an approach with a proposal to create campsites with security, lighting, restrooms, and storage.
Leaders, community react to Prop B passage, camping ban reinstatement
The debate continues after voters passed Prop B and many wonder what enforcement will look like.
The debate continues after voters passed Prop B and many wonder what enforcement will look like.