AFD reports increase in fires started by homeless individuals
Austin Fire Department Division Chief Thayer Smith says AFD responds to fires started by the homeless at least 5 to 10 times a shift.
Austin Fire Department Division Chief Thayer Smith says AFD responds to fires started by the homeless at least 5 to 10 times a shift.
Residents hope for more action regarding homeless man with chainsaw
Court records show Rami Zawaideh has been charged with criminal trespassing five times. The County Attorney rejected prosecuting him three times, one case is still pending, and another is active.
Court records show Rami Zawaideh has been charged with criminal trespassing five times. The County Attorney rejected prosecuting him three times, one case is still pending, and another is active.
Austin homelessness coalition announce 2023 survey date
On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, teams of volunteers will load up with supplies and head out across our community to find and survey as many people experiencing homelessness as possible.
On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, teams of volunteers will load up with supplies and head out across our community to find and survey as many people experiencing homelessness as possible.
'Make Camo Your Cause' looks to help homeless veterans
David Traxler, executive director of U.S. Vets - Houston, joins Mike Warren to talk about the organization, how they help homeless veterans and how big an issue veteran homelessness is.
David Traxler, executive director of U.S. Vets - Houston, joins Mike Warren to talk about the organization, how they help homeless veterans and how big an issue veteran homelessness is.
VA announces new grants to help homeless veterans
The grants are for the federal budget year that starts Oct. 1, 2023.
The grants are for the federal budget year that starts Oct. 1, 2023.
Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard
A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.
A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.
Homelessness in Austin could end in 2023, city leaders say
Homeless Strategy Officer Dianna Gray said out of 1,300 new housing units planned under the “Finding Home ATX” initiative, around 1,000 are in the pipeline either under construction or soon to be.
Homeless Strategy Officer Dianna Gray said out of 1,300 new housing units planned under the “Finding Home ATX” initiative, around 1,000 are in the pipeline either under construction or soon to be.
Denver set to give 140 homeless people up to $12,000 in cash as part of 'basic income' program
More than 140 people experiencing homelessness in Denver will each be provided up to $1,000 in cash a month for up to one year as part of a basic income program designed to help "lift individuals out of homelessness," the city announced last week.
More than 140 people experiencing homelessness in Denver will each be provided up to $1,000 in cash a month for up to one year as part of a basic income program designed to help "lift individuals out of homelessness," the city announced last week.
Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food
A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.
A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.
Narcan vending machine in Austin up and running
The machine, installed earlier this month by the N.I.C.E. Project, contains naloxone, known as Narcan.
The machine, installed earlier this month by the N.I.C.E. Project, contains naloxone, known as Narcan.
Free rides for homeless: CapMetro urged to provide free bus fare for unhoused Austinites
Dozens of Austinites filed into the CapMetro meeting to urge the board to enact free fares for the homeless community.
Dozens of Austinites filed into the CapMetro meeting to urge the board to enact free fares for the homeless community.
Mayor Steve Adler: Austin could end homelessness in 3 years
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
Homeless encampment management: City of Austin streamlines approach
Officials have launched the Homeless Encampment Management Team, a multi-departmental group that will coordinate the management of public spaces occupied by homeless encampments.
Officials have launched the Homeless Encampment Management Team, a multi-departmental group that will coordinate the management of public spaces occupied by homeless encampments.
Nearly 150 dogs surrendered from Arizona homeless camp: 'They did the best with what they had'
The dogs, ranging in age from two days old to 17 years old, were surrendered to Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Cave Creek and to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
The dogs, ranging in age from two days old to 17 years old, were surrendered to Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Cave Creek and to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
South Carolina men arrested for 'horrific' planned and filmed attacks on homeless: police
South Carolina authorities also charged three men with murder stemming from a different incident. The released video contains graphic material.
South Carolina authorities also charged three men with murder stemming from a different incident. The released video contains graphic material.
35-year-old man, who says he's been homeless for 3 years, builds makeshift treehouse in SW Houston
"By being homeless, I'm treated like I'm not human," said Dane Mireles, who has been living in a tree at a southwest Houston intersection.
"By being homeless, I'm treated like I'm not human," said Dane Mireles, who has been living in a tree at a southwest Houston intersection.
Walkers, cyclists express encampment concerns at Roy G. Gurerro Park
South Austin residents express concerns about homeless encampments in Roy G. Guerrero Park.
South Austin residents express concerns about homeless encampments in Roy G. Guerrero Park.
Austin realtors hand delivers care kits, vital info to those experiencing homelessness
ABOR partnered with Community First Village and mobilized more than 250 volunteers to assemble care kits full of non-perishable food, hygiene products and education on affordable housing.
ABOR partnered with Community First Village and mobilized more than 250 volunteers to assemble care kits full of non-perishable food, hygiene products and education on affordable housing.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Travis County constable working to help Austin’s homeless community
Solving the problem will take a lot of thought, time and money, said Kelly. But as we wait for the policies to take effect, Wing said he is getting ready to make a change, immediately.
Solving the problem will take a lot of thought, time and money, said Kelly. But as we wait for the policies to take effect, Wing said he is getting ready to make a change, immediately.