Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN AUSTIN, Texas — Capital Metro will begin to provide transportation to those experiencing homelessness Wednesday at noon, as requested by the state. The services will bus people to the more than five acre state-owned land Governor Greg Abbott has set...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: KUT Austin is no longer pursuing a 100-bed shelter in South Austin and could opt instead to provide housing in motels for homeless Austinites. The move comes after a suggestion from the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO), the nonprofit that...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: SAFE When Erin made the courageous decision to leave her abusive partner – the man who controlled her access to money, friends, and family – she had saved enough cash for a week in a hotel. When her funds were gone, she called SAFE. Your support allows us to...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN The City of Austin and police say they’re taking huge steps in getting the homeless off the streets through a pilot program called “Guided Path.” “This has been something that’s been in the works now for close to a...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: (KXAN) — As the city of Austin continues grappling with how to address homelessness, city departments say one thing is clear: despite changes to city rules which impact people experiencing homelessness, the departments have not seen an increase in the amount...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — At an Austin City Council meeting Tuesday, council members discussed the idea of possibly purchasing vacant hotels and motels to house the homeless. KVUE obtained a list of six locations from the City of Austin that could be brought to the...
