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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HUD, HACA announce 300 new housing vouchers
Using HUD funding, the HACA will be providing 300 new housing vouchers totaling $93 million. 100 of those vouchers are designated specifically for homeless veterans.
Downtown Austin Salvation Army residents, homeless advocates protest anticipated closure of shelter
The Austin Area Commander announced the 100-bed downtown shelter would close, in a letter released mid-February, on March 15.
Former homeless man helps others experiencing homelessness through nonprofit
Antony Jackson has been homeless before. Now he helps others in that same situation through his nonprofit We Can Now.
Local businesses remain skeptical after homeless encampment cleaned up in South Austin
Local businesses remain skeptical even after huge homeless encampment located at Pack Saddle Pass and U.S. Highway 71 went from full of tents to entirely empty. They wonder how long it will stay that way.
Hungry Hill Foundation helps East Austin homeless community with resources, programs
Chase Wright has been incarcerated and homeless before. After he got out of jail, he saw the lack of resources that homeless people were given, which led him to founding Hungry Hill Foundation last year.
Salvation Army of Austin to close downtown shelter
The downtown location has been the cornerstone of the Salvation Army of Austin's charity services for decades, but the organization says the building is aging and in disrepair.
City of Austin transfers 60 homeless people from South Austin encampment to temporary shelter
The area of Pack Saddle Pass and Highway 71 is now mostly empty, but there was a very large homeless encampment.