How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Austin’s homeless population.

Homelessness

Source: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — Homelessness in Austin isn’t a new headline. But some have speculated whether or not the city’s homeless population is growing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has also been recent discussion about the number of calls first...

Nonprofit amps up state-run homeless camp created by Gov. Abbott

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: KVUE AUSTIN, Texas — More than a year after Gov. Greg Abbott funded a state-sanctioned homeless encampment off Highway 183, a nonprofit is bringing in additional support. The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) moved its headquarters to the camp in August to better...

Austin City Council committee to focus on public safety issues involving homelessness

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE: CBS AUSTIN The Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee has been taking a hard look at the 911 calls police officers are responding to, and there’s no shortage of complaints about people experiencing homelessness… especially since they...

Think Austin’s homeless problem is getting worse? Service providers say things are actually better

Homelessness, Local

SOURCE AUSTIN (KXAN) — Driving through Austin during the pandemic, you might notice some homeless camps look like they’re growing, or that there are more tents popping up. On Thursday, Austin Public Health will provide an update to the city on its efforts to provide...

A Look At Homelessness In Austin One Year After Public Camping Permitted

Homelessness, Local

Source: texasstandard.org  Just over a year ago, the city of Austin effectively decriminalized homelessness by rescinding a 1996 law that made camping in public spaces illegal. Some community groups and even the Texas governor pushed back strongly against the...

Travis County to create cohesive homelessness outreach plan

Homelessness, Local

Source: Austin Monitor The Travis County Commissioners Court has created a new temporary project worker position tasked with developing a cohesive homeless outreach plan for the county, following a separate request by a county constable. In March, the Commissioners...