One challenge in Austin’s fight against homelessness? The cost of land
KXAN has previously reported the largest chunk of funding from the 2018 bond went to purchasing land. Of that $250 million, ...
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What's the role of Austin Police in Trump’s immigration orders? Here’s what APD Chief Lisa Davis says.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has conducted “enforcement actions” in Austin. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis answered ...
Atlanta rethinks clearing homeless camps after a man is crushed inside his tent
Atlanta leaders are reconsidering how they dismantle homeless camps after a man was crushed inside a tent as a bulldozer ...
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Austin leaders aim to fund homelessness system investments, add thousands of housing units
Austin officials and other local leaders are seeking to fund up to hundreds of millions of dollars in new homeless services ...
Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found.
Volunteers kept looking. Carla Vanegas, the Rescue Mission’s director of outreach, spotted some bedding along an embankment.
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City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response
Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness ...
Austin City Council declares addressing homelessness a top budget priority
According to a report from ECHO, Austin would need about $350 million to address homelessness over the next decade.
The Austin City Council votes to make homelessness a top financial priority
The Austin City Council voted Thursday afternoon to make homelessness a top financial priority for the city. The resolution directs the City Manager to find way ...