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Audio Elections 2020 Healthcare Local News Statewide NewsWeekly Roundup Podcast: Austin Homelessness, Senate District 30, Christian School Reopening

Michelle ArledgeAugust 21, 2020

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

Civil Society Issues Local NewsWindsor Park Trash Flood Exposes Austin’s Struggle to Cope With Growing Homeless Population

Brad JohnsonAugust 17, 2020

Over a year after its homeless ordinance change, the City of Austin and its residents are still reeling from the repercussions as the city digs its heels in on the policy.

Civil Society Criminal Justice Local NewsHomeless Camping Ban Petition Rejected by Austin City Clerk

Brad JohnsonAugust 7, 2020

Pending further challenge, voters will not be able to cast a ballot on a potential reinstatement of the homeless camping and lying ban on the November ballot.

Issues Local NewsTravis County GOP Chair Criticizes Exemption of Homeless from Public Facial Coverings Requirement

Brad JohnsonApril 17, 2020

The new facial covering requirement, from which the homeless are currently exempted, extends through May 8.

Civil Society Local News Video Voices of TexasVIDEO: Austin Homelessness Podcast with Matt Mackowiak and Brad Johnson

Ben BillupsMarch 9, 2020

Senior Editor Drew White and Reporter Brad Johnson discuss the homelessness crisis in Austin with Matt Mackowiak, the President of Potomac Strategy Group, Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party, and, most recently, the founder of Save Austin Now.

Civil Society Local NewsPetition to Restrict Austin’s Homeless from Public Camping May Be on the November Ballot

Brad JohnsonFebruary 25, 2020

The ballot initiative effort would circumvent the city council's actions on homeless camping/lying restrictions.

Civil Society Local NewsOn Night Patrol With Austin Police: A Glimpse Into The City’s Homelessness Crisis and the People Trying to Keep Austin Safe

Brad JohnsonFebruary 20, 2020

Our Austin homelessness reporter accompanied a police officer on the night shift to observe what they experience on a nightly basis.

Local NewsHomeless Woman Suspected in Austin Stabbing Spree Released on Probation in November

Brad JohnsonJanuary 27, 2020

Raeshala Morris, the homeless woman alleged to have stabbed three people last week, has a lengthy criminal history including theft, evading arrest, and assault.

Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Discusses Iran Cyber Attacks, Defining “Domestic Terrorism,” and Austin Homelessness at Task Force Meeting

Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2020

At a presser following a meeting of the Domestic Terrorism Task Force, Gov. Greg Abbott discussed recent cyber attacks from Iran, recommendations, and the homelessness situation in Austin.

Civil Society Federal Issues Local News Statewide NewsSecretary Carson, Rep. Crenshaw Tour Houston Homeless Shelter, Emphasize Faith and Community

Holly HansenDecember 17, 2019

HUD Secretary Ben Carson and Congressman Dan Crenshaw toured a Star of Hope Mission center in Houston yesterday to see first-hand the efforts being made to provide hope to those in need.

Local NewsCity of Austin Forgoes Homeless Shelter, Purchases Motel Instead

Brad JohnsonNovember 15, 2019

The city announced that an abandoned Rodeway Inn will be renovated into housing for Austin's homeless.

Local NewsAustin Business Leaders Launch Temporary Homeless Shelter Plan

Brad JohnsonNovember 7, 2019

After months of contention over the city's handling of the homeless problem, community and private sector leaders are starting on the road toward solutions.

Issues Local NewsDepartment of Transportation Begins Cleaning Up Austin Homeless Encampments

Brad JohnsonNovember 6, 2019

The move has been a long time coming after several months of the governor and City of Austin officials publicly sparring over Austin's camping and lying ordinance changes.

Local News Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Directs State Agency to Remove Homeless from Underpass Encampments

Brad JohnsonOctober 29, 2019

The decision comes after months of sparring with Austin's city government over its homeless camping and lying ordinance change.

Local NewsAustin Divide Over Controversial Homelessness Ordinance Continues to Grow

Brad JohnsonOctober 4, 2019

The Austin City Council will consider a resolution clarifying the camping ordinance on October 17, but residents are as divided as ever on the growing homelessness crisis.

Issues Local NewsAustin Businesses Express Safety Concerns, Consider Changing Operating Hours in Wake of City’s New Homeless Ordinance

Brad JohnsonAugust 27, 2019

The city's new progressive camping ordinance has, according to one business owner, turned a problem into a crisis overnight.

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