Austin's homeless agency unveils plan to add 650 shelter beds, 2 navigation centers

City roadmap outlines new housing navigation centers, contracting reforms and expanded outreach through 2027.

Austin unveils homelessness strategy: Plans for 650 more shelter beds, new navigation centers

Next week, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a strategic plan for Austin's Homeless Strategies and Operations Office ...
Washington Examiner

Abbott launches Austin operation targeting homeless encampments for removal

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Tuesday announced he has launched a state-led operation to “clean up” Austin by removing homeless camps in the capital city. “Texans should not endure public safety risks ...
KXAN

Austin’s 3-week homeless camp cleanup effort cost more than $830K

KXAN's Erica Brennes says some surface streets appear ice-free, but overpasses are extremely icy as of 7 a.m. Sleet and freezing rain that fell Saturday night into Sunday created dangerous conditions ...

What happens if ICE shows up to Austin’s homeless shelters? Director explains after rumors swirl

After concerns and social media rumors swirled earlier this month about the ramping-up of U.S. Immigration and Customs ...
KVUE

Clearing homeless encampments in Austin draws criticism and concern

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin woman is pointing fingers at the city of Austin and the Austin Police Department (APD) for how they're handling cleanup efforts at homeless encampments. City crews have been ...
KXAN

Austin to activate cold weather shelters due to forecasts of near freezing temperatures

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-30s tonight, the city of Austin will open its overnight cold weather shelters Sunday night for a warm refuge. Those in need of shelter can ...

Austin adjusts homeless camp clearing strategy after lessons learned from October initiative

City officials say the changes are designed to improve coordination and outreach as crews continue to clear encampments ...
The Texas Tribune

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Kiii3 News

3 fires break out at Austin homeless camps in 24 hours

AUSTIN, Texas — Three fires broke out at Austin homeless camps over the span of 24 hours. One of those fires spread and burned the historic Buford Tower in Downtown Austin. The Austin Fire Department ...
Austin American-Statesman

Austin spent $830K clearing encampments; 181 people entered shelters, city says

Austin spent about $830,000 clearing hundreds of homeless encampments across the city as part of a three-week initiative aimed at moving people into shelter ahead of winter, according to information ...

Austin homelessness strategy: Plans for 650 more shelter beds, new navigation centers

Next week, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a strategic plan for Austin’s Homeless Strategies and Operations Office (AHSO) that sets the office’s priorities over the next couple years. READ ...