City to clean up South Austin encampment after homeless person throws rock at home

Rashidi said they’ve found used needles and seen people defecating on the sidewalk. Some of the homeless people they've interacted with have been hostile.

Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner

A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.

Homeless encampments, huts in the Greenbelt concern residents

The city says there was a cleanup in the area of Stassney and Jones, and there is a second cleanup scheduled. 

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.