FOX 7 Discussion: Austin votes to reinstate the public camping ban
Travis County GOP Chairman and Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about the camping ban that goes back into effect on May 11.
Travis County GOP Chairman and Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about the camping ban that goes back into effect on May 11.
Prop B passes: What happens now to the homeless in downtown Austin?
There’s still a divide on what should happen next with the homeless population in Austin.
There’s still a divide on what should happen next with the homeless population in Austin.
Prop B passes, reinstates camping ban in downtown Austin
The ban makes it illegal to camp in certain places, sit or lie on public sidewalks and panhandle at night. Council will vote to certify the votes and the ban will take place May 11th.
The ban makes it illegal to camp in certain places, sit or lie on public sidewalks and panhandle at night. Council will vote to certify the votes and the ban will take place May 11th.
Voters reporting ‘aggressive’ tactics at some polling locations
The voter said the messages said things like ‘Prop B criminalizes the homeless.’ The Travis County Clerk said this is legal, as long as the electioneers are more than 100 feet away.
The voter said the messages said things like ‘Prop B criminalizes the homeless.’ The Travis County Clerk said this is legal, as long as the electioneers are more than 100 feet away.
Voters set to decide fate of several propositions in Austin on May 1
Voters will decide the fate of several proposals, most notably the homeless camping ban, which has already driven large numbers of people to the polls.
Voters will decide the fate of several proposals, most notably the homeless camping ban, which has already driven large numbers of people to the polls.
Homeless camping debate playing out in Texas Legislature as well
Legislation to create a statewide ban on homeless camping went up for debate at the Texas State Capitol.
Legislation to create a statewide ban on homeless camping went up for debate at the Texas State Capitol.
City of Los Angeles accused of moving the homeless in order to prepare for the Oscars
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
Travis County Clerk surprised by low voter turnout in May election
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All Los Angeles Skid Row homeless must be offered housing by October, federal judge orders
Fed up by what he considers government inaction, bureaucratic paralysis and a lack of accountability, a federal judge on Tuesday suddenly ordered the city and county of Los Angeles to offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row area by October.
Fed up by what he considers government inaction, bureaucratic paralysis and a lack of accountability, a federal judge on Tuesday suddenly ordered the city and county of Los Angeles to offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row area by October.
Early voting begins: 8 propositions, including camping ban on ballot
Early voting began on Monday, and as expected no long lines, but this election is an important one where people are voting on a large spectrum of issues.
Early voting began on Monday, and as expected no long lines, but this election is an important one where people are voting on a large spectrum of issues.
Community First! Village to expand, adding 1,400 micro-homes
Community First! Village currently is home to more than 220 formerly homeless who live in permanent homes in the 51-acre community.
Community First! Village currently is home to more than 220 formerly homeless who live in permanent homes in the 51-acre community.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas bill would ban camping in public spaces
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Drew McAngus, a sergeant deputy constable with Travis County, share their opinions on SB 987.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Drew McAngus, a sergeant deputy constable with Travis County, share their opinions on SB 987.
Texas to vote on bill that would ban camping in public spaces
The possibility of a statewide ban comes as Austin leaders have been meeting at a summit to develop a new strategy to address the area's homeless struggles.
The possibility of a statewide ban comes as Austin leaders have been meeting at a summit to develop a new strategy to address the area's homeless struggles.
State-owned homeless structures torn down to make room for new shelters
TxDOT began removing existing structures at the state-owned campsite for people experiencing homelessness near US 183 and SH 71 in Austin.
TxDOT began removing existing structures at the state-owned campsite for people experiencing homelessness near US 183 and SH 71 in Austin.
California city paying homeless people to clean up their camps
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
Homeless strategy officer says HEAL Initiative to begin this summer
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
Texas House committee taking up homeless legislation
A Texas House committee is set to take up legislation that would make it harder for cities to buy hotels and convert them into housing for the homeless.
A Texas House committee is set to take up legislation that would make it harder for cities to buy hotels and convert them into housing for the homeless.
Homeless strategy officer outlines blueprint for HEAL Initiative
The wheels are now beginning to turn on an Austin City Council-approved plan to address the homeless camping issue.
The wheels are now beginning to turn on an Austin City Council-approved plan to address the homeless camping issue.
Buford Tower fire ruled incendiary, cause still under investigation
A fire at the Buford Tower in downtown Austin has been ruled incendiary and its exact cause is still under investigation.
A fire at the Buford Tower in downtown Austin has been ruled incendiary and its exact cause is still under investigation.