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.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Save Austin Now calls for audit of city's spending on homeless
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Alert CSX engineer stops train, saving homeless man fallen on the tracks in Marietta
An alert CSX train engineer in Marietta was able to save a homeless man who was trapped on the train tracks, according to Marietta police.
An alert CSX train engineer in Marietta was able to save a homeless man who was trapped on the train tracks, according to Marietta police.
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.
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Austin buys hotel to transform into supportive housing for homeless
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Abbott says Texas will reinstate ban on homeless camping if Austin doesn't
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California girl raises $32G for homeless man who found, returned her grandmother’s wallet
Over $30,000 has been raised for Sean Currey after he returned a wallet to an 80-year-old grandmother.
Over $30,000 has been raised for Sean Currey after he returned a wallet to an 80-year-old grandmother.
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.
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.
10-year-old girl delivers blessings in a backpack to homeless on the street
As 10-year-old Nevaeh Strickland packs up a bag with supplies for the homeless, she shows a generous spirit well beyond her years.
As 10-year-old Nevaeh Strickland packs up a bag with supplies for the homeless, she shows a generous spirit well beyond her years.