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.
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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.
IssuesLocal 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 NewsStatewide 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 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.
IssuesLocal 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.
IssuesLocal NewsAustin Homelessness Forum Attended by Over 1,000 Leaves Residents Unsatisfied
Brad JohnsonAugust 23, 2019
Mayor Adler and three city council members attempted to alleviate concerns raised by residents over the city's new public camping ordinance and growing homelessness problems.
Austin's homeless are now permitted to camp and sleep on most public spaces so long as they do not pose a threat to public safety.