Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: AUSTIN AMERICAN- STATESMAN City leaders on Tuesday called for unity, understanding and action as Austin struggles with how to best address homelessness. During a panel discussion in front of packed pews at Central Presbyterian Church, Austin Police Chief Brian...
Homelessness, Local
Source: Daily Texas Safety and security don’t just happen. They are the result of collective consensus and public investment.” SafeHorns, an organization dedicated to ensuring the safety of UT students, features this Nelson Mandela quote on their website. The group...
Homelessness, Local
SOURCE: KXAN AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Mayor Steve Adler will begin a trip to Los Angeles and Seattle Tuesday morning to meet with city leaders there about how they handle mobility and homelessness. The latter is in the spotlight after the Adler-led Council approved...
Homelessness, Local
Source: KXAN AUSTIN (KXAN) — Monday marks a week since changes to the sitting, lying or camping in public places ordinance in Austin went into effect loosening laws for the area’s homeless. For someone like Dawn Howell, it’s the opportunity to pitch a tent in a public...
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Glimmer | Austin is pleased to announce their new grantees for the 2019 spring grant cycle. We would like to welcome to the Glimmer family Dress For Success Austin, Lighter Loads ATX, Start-Up Kid’s Club, Texas Preparatory School, and YouthRise Texas. ...
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Source: Statesman Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday night threatened to overturn new Austin policies to allow camping in public areas, excluding parks, so long as the person isn’t causing a hazard. Austin last week softened an ordinance that previously prohibited...
