Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: KUT Austinites are deciding on a handful of propositions that could fundamentally change the way city government functions. But the marquee ballot measure this go-around is Proposition B, which would reinstate criminal penalties for behavior related to...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: PATCH.COM AUSTIN, TX—The City of Austin unveiled its plans to extend a helping hand to individuals experiencing homelessness and as part of the City Council’s Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative. An announcement for the new...
Homelessness, Local
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin community that’s already permanently housed 220 formerly homeless people is gearing up for a big expansion — and the addition of 1,400 micro-homes to help more people in need. Community First! Village, located in northeast Travis County, is...
Homelessness, Local
Source: Fox News Austin State-owned homeless structures torn down to make room for new shelters It’s one of the first tangible efforts to help the homeless here in the city. Glimmer | Austin is partnering with The Other Ones Foundation, and the residents of...
Homelessness, Local
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s called the Homeless Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) and it’s a major effort between the City of Austin and several other local agencies to connect those experiencing homelessness with shelter and permanent housing. The initiative was approved...
Homelessness, Local
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state-sponsored homeless camp in southeast Austin caught fire early Friday morning. The Austin Fire Department says four of 11 units there suffered damage but no one was hurt. AFD said the fire started around 4:20 a.m. Friday. They have not yet...
