Advocates call on Austin City Council to add more community investments to proposed budget
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Austin FD sees uptick in fire calls due to dry weather
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
Austin City Council takes on affordable housing, homelessness and police shortage
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council hears over 5 hours of public comment on homeless shelter, affordable housing
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
City of Austin working to add more beds to homeless shelter
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
California courthouse parking lot turns into homeless encampment with 24/7 security
One of California’s famous wine regions has a government-sanctioned homeless encampment set up near the local courthouse, Fox News Digital has learned.
One of California’s famous wine regions has a government-sanctioned homeless encampment set up near the local courthouse, Fox News Digital has learned.
All Austin departments ready to respond amid record-breaking heat
As the triple-digit heat continues, the City of Austin wants to make sure everyone is taking precautions to stay safe.
As the triple-digit heat continues, the City of Austin wants to make sure everyone is taking precautions to stay safe.
Over 2,300 people experiencing homelessness in Austin, ECHO says
This year, the population was spread out with the largest concentration of homeless people in the downtown area and South Austin seeing the largest increase.
This year, the population was spread out with the largest concentration of homeless people in the downtown area and South Austin seeing the largest increase.
75 unhoused residents, 30 dogs relocated from homeless encampment along Violet Crown Trail
The Gaines Creek Greenbelt encampment near the Violet Crown Trail is now closed for cleanup.
The Gaines Creek Greenbelt encampment near the Violet Crown Trail is now closed for cleanup.
Austin City Council approve items to address homelessness
The items include increasing shelter capacity, addressing mental health, and supporting organizations who already help the homeless.
The items include increasing shelter capacity, addressing mental health, and supporting organizations who already help the homeless.
What is the process for putting city projects out to bid?
A recent contract up for city council approval has raised questions from the community and city leaders regarding the process for putting projects out to bid.
A recent contract up for city council approval has raised questions from the community and city leaders regarding the process for putting projects out to bid.
Austin homelessness coalition releases results from annual Point in Time Count
In January, over 700 volunteers counted the number of people experiencing homelessness throughout the Austin area. ECHO released the results, which estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area, this afternoon.
In January, over 700 volunteers counted the number of people experiencing homelessness throughout the Austin area. ECHO released the results, which estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area, this afternoon.
South Lamar property owner frustrated by homeless camp on site
A property owner is frustrated by homeless individuals who have been camping out on his property. He's also unhappy with the lack of response from the city.
A property owner is frustrated by homeless individuals who have been camping out on his property. He's also unhappy with the lack of response from the city.
NYC subway chokehold: Homeless man's death ruled a homicide
The death of Jordan Neely is still under investigation after he was placed in a chokehold on a New York City subway train after allegedly acting aggressively toward other passengers.
The death of Jordan Neely is still under investigation after he was placed in a chokehold on a New York City subway train after allegedly acting aggressively toward other passengers.
HACA receives almost $555K in HUD housing vouchers to reduce homelessness
HACA says it will use the 44 new vouchers in partnership with ECHO to prioritize and help eligible homeless individuals and families to transition to stable housing.
HACA says it will use the 44 new vouchers in partnership with ECHO to prioritize and help eligible homeless individuals and families to transition to stable housing.
Formerly homeless woman calls for more resources to help people transition into housing
Kylee Mohr was homeless beginning in 2012. Now sober and off the streets, she hopes more resources can be made available for Austin's homeless population.
Kylee Mohr was homeless beginning in 2012. Now sober and off the streets, she hopes more resources can be made available for Austin's homeless population.
Nonprofit calls for city to address disproportionate homeless rates in Black community
The Black community makes up less than 10% of the population in Austin but accounts for more than 30% of all homeless people in the city limits. Anthony Jackson, founder of We Can Now, is doing his part to change things.
The Black community makes up less than 10% of the population in Austin but accounts for more than 30% of all homeless people in the city limits. Anthony Jackson, founder of We Can Now, is doing his part to change things.
Salvation Army extends downtown homeless shelter operations for up to 30 days
The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.
The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.
Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.