Meeting on homelessness in Dallas cancelled as World Cup concerns rise
Concerns about homelessness in Dallas are rising as the World Cup's broadcast center comes to the city in June.
Concerns about homelessness in Dallas are rising as the World Cup's broadcast center comes to the city in June.
Second meeting on homelessness in Dallas cut short
As concerns over homelessness in Dallas rise as the World Cup gears up to come to North Texas, city leaders have cut another meeting on the subject short. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
As concerns over homelessness in Dallas rise as the World Cup gears up to come to North Texas, city leaders have cut another meeting on the subject short. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Kevin Johnson: Former NFL defensive lineman's death being investigated as homicide
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Kevin Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s. His cause of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Dallas police chief fires back against Gov. Abbott's bash on downtown safety
Less than nine months into his role as Dallas police chief, Daniel Comeaux cited making 196 arrests in the Central Business District in 2025.
Less than nine months into his role as Dallas police chief, Daniel Comeaux cited making 196 arrests in the Central Business District in 2025.
Dallas' $10M homeless housing provision raises questions about 'FIFA cleanup'
The City of Dallas voted this week to invest $10 million in tax dollars to house the homeless in downtown. One council member questioned if the money is really just a temporary fix in time for next year's World Cup.
The City of Dallas voted this week to invest $10 million in tax dollars to house the homeless in downtown. One council member questioned if the money is really just a temporary fix in time for next year's World Cup.
Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
City of Dallas weighs housing solutions for homeless
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
City of Dallas weighs new housing solutions for homeless population
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
Trump signs order pushing cities, states to remove homeless from streets
The new order calls for funding to be redirected toward putting homeless people into treatment facilities and enforce bans on tent cities.
The new order calls for funding to be redirected toward putting homeless people into treatment facilities and enforce bans on tent cities.
Dallas homeless encampment complaints up 45% over last 3 years
Dallas city staff outlined a process to deal with homeless encampments, but council members and local businesses say the process isn't being followed.
Dallas city staff outlined a process to deal with homeless encampments, but council members and local businesses say the process isn't being followed.
Dallas mayor urges Congress to 'cut red tape,' boost private sector for more affordable housing
Johnson believes the most effective way to bring down housing prices is to encourage the private sector to increase home building.
Johnson believes the most effective way to bring down housing prices is to encourage the private sector to increase home building.
North Texas woman left accounting career to help others
Janet Collinsworth has helped homeless women and led families to find stability in their lives.
Janet Collinsworth has helped homeless women and led families to find stability in their lives.
It cost $194 million in 2023 to care for the homeless in Dallas, Collin counties: study
At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.
At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.
Dallas nonprofits celebrate success in reducing homelessness
A coalition of nonprofits announced an ambitious goal to cut street homelessness in Dallas in half by 2026. They say they're already almost halfway to that goal.
A coalition of nonprofits announced an ambitious goal to cut street homelessness in Dallas in half by 2026. They say they're already almost halfway to that goal.
City of Dallas discusses creation of sanctioned homeless encampments
After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.
After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.
Bags meant for Dallas homeless and their pets taken
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
A Dallas nonprofit that rescues dogs is looking for whoever stole treats for homeless people and their animals.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
The creators hope the book sheds a light on the 1.2 million known K-12 students nationwide who have experienced homelessness.
Dallas residents say city has to do more to address homeless encampments along Central Expressway
Some people who live along Central Expressway in North Dallas say the city must address the spread of homeless encampments and everything that comes with that in their neighborhood.
Some people who live along Central Expressway in North Dallas say the city must address the spread of homeless encampments and everything that comes with that in their neighborhood.
Dallas homeless youth shelter expands hours thanks to $215K grant
The drop-in center located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas provides homeless youth access to immediate supportive services with limited hours. But thanks to a $215,000 grant from the Moody Foundation, the center can now expand to stay open 24/7.
The drop-in center located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas provides homeless youth access to immediate supportive services with limited hours. But thanks to a $215,000 grant from the Moody Foundation, the center can now expand to stay open 24/7.
Dallas official says city making progress in dealing with hundreds of homeless encampments
The city of Dallas is struggling to get a handle on homeless camps, which increased dramatically after the pandemic resulted in Dallas pausing removals.
The city of Dallas is struggling to get a handle on homeless camps, which increased dramatically after the pandemic resulted in Dallas pausing removals.