Homeless strategy officer says HEAL Initiative to begin this summer
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
New affordable housing community Waterloo Terrace opens
On Wednesday, Waterloo Terrace became one of the many communities in Austin trying to bridge the gap when it comes to affordable housing in the city.
Round Rock residents told to vacate due to damage from winter storm
Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.
Eviction moratoriums in Austin-Travis County extended to May 1
The eviction moratoriums protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Summit to address unsheltered homelessness in Austin
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Apartment complex without gas for more than a month deemed unlivable
Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.
Residents at East Austin complex still struggling after winter storm
Residents at the Mueller Flats apartments say they are still dealing with water damage in their homes from the winter storm which has led to mold.
Some Austin residents still without hot water weeks after storm hit
That includes 62-year-old veteran Phillip Hooker, who says he was without water for over a week, and he has now been without hot water for 18 days.
Dozens protest proposed purchase of hotel to house the homeless
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Austin buys hotel to transform into supportive housing for homeless
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
Local leaders extend eviction moratorium, rent assistance services
Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and other local leaders announced an extension of the eviction moratorium and additional rental assistance services.
Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Residents in South Austin without hot water for more than a week
The Dexter Apartments in South Austin experienced a gas leak, according to property management.
$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin
Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.
FOX 7 Discussion: Determining extent of Austin's homeless crisis
Sarah Duzinski with the Ending Community Homeless Coalition joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Austin's Point in Time count will not be happening this year.
Austin-Travis County extend eviction protections until February 1
The extension comes after the Austin City Council unanimously passed an ordinance extending the applicability period and expiration date in requiring notices of proposed evictions.
San Francisco rent plunges 35% as tech giants flee area
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Council approves more COVID relief funds for musicians, extends eviction moratorium
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Downtown Austin Alliance makes fourth grant payment to Community First! Village
The donation is part of the Downtown Alliance's 10-year, $2 million grant to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Community First! Village.