Four Austin homeless encampments close; over 60 people relocated
Over 60 homeless people have been relocated after the city closed four homeless encampments in Austin.
Austin's temporary homeless shelter to shut down in 2025
The City of Austin's temporary emergency homeless shelter has set plans to close down in 2025.
City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis
The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.
Controversial homeless housing not in compliance with Austin guidelines
A neighboring business owner is accusing the City of Austin of not following guidelines for renovations on a controversial property.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
Austin homeless shelter has 20 percent positive outcome rate: city
The Marshalling Yard homeless shelter in Austin now has a positive outcome rate of 20 percent, according to the city's homeless strategy office.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center looks to expand, but falls short of funding
The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center is located right in the heart of a neighborhood in South Austin. Throughout the years, it's found itself at the center of the debate about how to address the homeless crisis in that area.
Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA
A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.
Crime pushed to West Campus since start of SXSW: SafeHorns
The leader of a University of Texas student safety group said crime has been pushed to West Campus since the start of South by Southwest in Downtown Austin.
Woman speaks out after incident with naked intruder in south Austin
FOX 7 Austin heard from an Austin woman who came home to find a naked intruder. That eventually led to a two-and-a-half-hour SWAT standoff on March 7.
Sister of man killed in alleged drunk driving crash shares his story
The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.
Community First tiny home community for the homeless expanding
A big expansion is underway at the Community First Village in northeast Travis County. FOX 7's John Krinjak talks with the man behind the movement in this FOX 7 Focus.
Large homeless camp fire in south Austin now extinguished: AFD
AFD responded to a large fire in the woods near South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard on Saturday.
Austin company using AI to track homeless encampments in city
Austin company Nomadik is tracking homeless encampments in the city with the help of artificial intelligence.
Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy
A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.
Austin homeless response needs to be more proactive, says downtown business owner
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
Austin opens cold weather shelters after cold front
The city of Austin is opening overnight warming shelters on Saturday due to the recent cold front and drop in temperatures.
Homeless crisis: Austin looks for permanent supportive housing units
The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.