IssuesLocal 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.
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Civil SocietyLocal NewsVideoVoices 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 SocietyLocal 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.
Local NewsAustin City Council Bans Camping on Sidewalks and Near Businesses
Brad JohnsonOctober 18, 2019
The city has been in disarray since camping and lying were permitted in public places on July 1 resulting in near-daily examples of health and safety concerns.
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.
Austinites showed up in droves to hear community leaders discuss the city's approach to homelessness after the July 1 rule change.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State SenateTexas Battleground: Sen. Pete Flores’ Race Will Be One of the Most-Watched
Brad JohnsonJune 14, 2019
Sen. Pete Flores will find himself under heavy fire in 2020 as Democrats try and reclaim the seat they lost during a special election.