Austin Fire Department responds to multiple homeless camp fires
The Austin Fire Department says it has responded to three fires in homeless camps in the last 24 hours.
The Austin Fire Department says it has responded to three fires in homeless camps in the last 24 hours.
Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
FOX 7 Discussion: Summit to address unsheltered homelessness in Austin
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Homeless hotel fight moves to the Texas Legislature
Two Senate bills have been filed in response to Austin's plan to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel to convert into housing for the homeless.
Two Senate bills have been filed in response to Austin's plan to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel to convert into housing for the homeless.
FOX 7 Discussion: Homeless response is not ‘racially equitable’
Quiana Fisher, the co-chair of the racial equity task group formed by ECHO, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about systemic racism.
Quiana Fisher, the co-chair of the racial equity task group formed by ECHO, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about systemic racism.
Save Austin Now PAC wins lawsuit over ballot language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
TX State Rep. files bill to rename part of I-35 in Austin 'Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway'
Republican Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a bill in the Texas House of Representatives asking that a portion of I-35 in Austin be renamed the Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway.
Republican Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a bill in the Texas House of Representatives asking that a portion of I-35 in Austin be renamed the Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway.
Austin City Council orders special May elections for 8 propositions
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
Austin homeless shelters preparing for coldest temperatures in decades
An arctic blast reaching all the way down to Texas could drop Austin temperatures into the teens Sunday.
An arctic blast reaching all the way down to Texas could drop Austin temperatures into the teens Sunday.
Williamson County prepared for legal battle over homeless hotel
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Council to vote on reinstating camping ban or letting Austin voters decide
Austin City Council will decide whether to adopt a new petition to reinstate the camping ban or send it to voters in May.
Austin City Council will decide whether to adopt a new petition to reinstate the camping ban or send it to voters in May.
Williamson County considering hiring law firm over homeless hotel
Some Williamson County officials as well as Austin council members met in Northwest Austin for a tour of the proposed location for a homeless hotel
Some Williamson County officials as well as Austin council members met in Northwest Austin for a tour of the proposed location for a homeless hotel
City’s decision to purchase hotel to house homeless upsets residents, businesses
Residents and business owners say they're all for housing Austin's homeless but they feel putting them in one NW Austin hotel will cause more problems.
Residents and business owners say they're all for housing Austin's homeless but they feel putting them in one NW Austin hotel will cause more problems.
Austin’s new homeless strategy officer talks hotels, HEAL Initiative
Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.
Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.
Austin City Council voted on several new plans to help homeless community
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
Reinstatement of public camping ban to be placed on May 2021 ballot
The Austin City Clerk's Office says it has certified petitions collected and submitted by Save Austin Now have met the required 20,000 valid signatures.
The Austin City Clerk's Office says it has certified petitions collected and submitted by Save Austin Now have met the required 20,000 valid signatures.
Austin City Council set to take up proposal to buy second hotel to house homeless
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Texas senator joins debate about converting hotel into homeless shelter
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
Austin City Council to vote on reinstating homeless camping ban
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austin’s homeless hotel plan
The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study; similar to what the city requires private developers to do.
The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study; similar to what the city requires private developers to do.