Dozens protest proposed purchase of hotel to house the homeless

Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk. 

Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing

City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.

Community reacts to council's plan to buy hotels for homeless

The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy. 

FOX 7 Discussion: How to get Austin’s homeless off the streets

'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.

City Council looking at hotels to house homeless in Austin

Council Member Kelly says she plans to delay that vote so she can get feedback from those who live near the northwest site before making a decision.

Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot

The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.

Homeless man reunited with allegedly stolen service dog

A homeless man was reunited with his service dog Monday night after the dog was allegedly stolen by a woman who promised to bathe the dog then claimed she lost him.

HACA secures more than $20 million in federal funds to fight homelessness

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin has secured more than $20 million worth of federal funds for voucher programs fighting homelessness.

$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin

Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.

FOX 7 Discussion: Determining extent of Austin's homeless crisis

Sarah Duzinski with the Ending Community Homeless Coalition joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Austin's Point in Time count will not be happening this year.

Sheriff's deputies with guns drawn evict homeless moms from Oakland home

Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."

City of Austin names new Homeless Strategy Officer

Dianna Grey will be taking over the position after Lori Pampilo Harris transitioned to a consultant role instead of a full-time City employee due to "family obligations" in October 2019. 

Houston’s homeless get handwashing stations amid pandemic

All communities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the homeless are no exception. So Trae Tha Truth's Relief Gang teamed up with Rise Church to help Houston's homeless.