Homeless community finds state campground is safer, more changes likely soon
On Thursday, the governor announced the Texas Department of Transportation will consider leasing the five-acre property to a local nonprofit for one-dollar per month.
On Thursday, the governor announced the Texas Department of Transportation will consider leasing the five-acre property to a local nonprofit for one-dollar per month.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep Vikki Goodwin on Austin homeless situation
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the homeless situation in Austin and what needs to be addressed.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the homeless situation in Austin and what needs to be addressed.
Gov. Abbott offers shelter deal after two fires at homeless camps
In response to the fires, Gov. Greg Abbott posted on social media Thursday morning that he was going to offer up five acres of state property for a homeless shelter.
In response to the fires, Gov. Greg Abbott posted on social media Thursday morning that he was going to offer up five acres of state property for a homeless shelter.
City of Austin activating cold weather shelters
You can also track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP.
You can also track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP.
Austin man sets up livestream of alley behind apartment as social experiment
Godsey has had the stream up for five days and has already received six citations from Austin police.
Godsey has had the stream up for five days and has already received six citations from Austin police.
APD: Small number of violent crimes downtown involve homeless people
Most of the reported crimes are not committed by the homeless but the homeless are a very small part of the population. Some in that population are responsible for several violent crimes in downtown Austin alone.
Most of the reported crimes are not committed by the homeless but the homeless are a very small part of the population. Some in that population are responsible for several violent crimes in downtown Austin alone.
Austin Resource Recovery updates council on homeless camp cleanups
Camp cleanups are happening at parks, watersheds, and underpasses and overpasses, but these advocates believe it is the group of resources that will yield the most results and get people off the streets.
Camp cleanups are happening at parks, watersheds, and underpasses and overpasses, but these advocates believe it is the group of resources that will yield the most results and get people off the streets.
APD: Homeless woman assaulted, tried to bite officer while resisting arrest
The officer said as he was kneeling he felt something through his pants above his knee and saw the woman had teeth close to his thigh.
The officer said as he was kneeling he felt something through his pants above his knee and saw the woman had teeth close to his thigh.
APD: Homeless man says he broke into South Austin home "because I am dirt poor"
He also told officers he had never lived in the home and didn't know the residents, saying "this is somebody else's home, I do not know whose home this is."
He also told officers he had never lived in the home and didn't know the residents, saying "this is somebody else's home, I do not know whose home this is."
Family-owned business pulls from downtown farmer's market over growing homeless crisis concerns
Round Rock Honey owner Konrad Bouffard says the location in Republic Square is a hot spot for frequent violent activity and the business thought it'd be best to part ways.
Round Rock Honey owner Konrad Bouffard says the location in Republic Square is a hot spot for frequent violent activity and the business thought it'd be best to part ways.
City of Austin cleaning homeless camps, releases 20 locations
The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department has released a list of addresses that the city plan's on cleaning in the over the next year.
The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department has released a list of addresses that the city plan's on cleaning in the over the next year.
Gov. Abbott working to override Austin homeless camping ordinance
Gov. Greg Abbott is currently working on legislation for a statewide camping ban proposal, in direct response to Austin's homeless situation.
Gov. Greg Abbott is currently working on legislation for a statewide camping ban proposal, in direct response to Austin's homeless situation.
City council votes to bring in new homelessness consultant
Doherty will be paid no more than $95,000 and will come to Austin to develop a strategy to end homelessness. This comes just months after the city's first homeless strategy officer stepped down.
Doherty will be paid no more than $95,000 and will come to Austin to develop a strategy to end homelessness. This comes just months after the city's first homeless strategy officer stepped down.
Fox 7 Discussion: Guided Path Pilot Program expansion
The Guided Path Pilot Program is a way to connect people with the services they need immediately, including housing. The Salvation Army's Director of Communications Corey Leith joined FOX 7's Marcel Clarke to talk about how the funds from the program expansion is helping those in need around Austin.
The Guided Path Pilot Program is a way to connect people with the services they need immediately, including housing. The Salvation Army's Director of Communications Corey Leith joined FOX 7's Marcel Clarke to talk about how the funds from the program expansion is helping those in need around Austin.
Austin City Council split over using HealthSouth building as temporary homeless shelter
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
Officials consider next steps after large homeless camp fire in NE Austin
A fire broke out at a large homeless camp below the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane, between IH-35 and Cameron Road Monday morning.
A fire broke out at a large homeless camp below the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane, between IH-35 and Cameron Road Monday morning.
Cleanup begins at homeless camps near drainage sites
Clean up began Tuesday in the Riverside area targeting two sites: one on Wickersham Lane and East Riverside Drive, the other on Willow Creek Drive and East Riverside Drive.
Clean up began Tuesday in the Riverside area targeting two sites: one on Wickersham Lane and East Riverside Drive, the other on Willow Creek Drive and East Riverside Drive.
Homeless community at East Austin camp creates committee 'for the homeless, run by the homeless'
The once mostly empty lot off U.S. 183 and Montopolis in East Austin has become home to more than 100 people without another place to go.
The once mostly empty lot off U.S. 183 and Montopolis in East Austin has become home to more than 100 people without another place to go.
Recent crimes lead to examination of violence connected to the homeless
Is there an increase in homeless crime?
Is there an increase in homeless crime?
Suspicious death at southeast Austin homeless camp being investigated as a murder
An arrest warrant has been issued for Danny Wing for the murder of David Garcia Tovar.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Danny Wing for the murder of David Garcia Tovar.