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.
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.
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.
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 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.
North Texas woman left accounting career to help others
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Texas volunteers helping homeless residents, homebound elders stay cool during heatwave
The pastor of Our Calling says he knows of at least two homeless people who have died from chronic heat exposure. Volunteers are going out to try and get these folks off the streets. Other organizations like the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas are doing their part to help our most vulnerable residents stay cool.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
City of Dallas to provide port-a-potties near homeless encampments
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
City of Dallas asks for help to shelter the homeless this upcoming winter
Unlike last year when the city received federal funds to shelter the homeless in hotels, that funding is no longer available this year, and hotel prices are higher. The city of Dallas is hoping that its new inclement weather policy will also help open the doors to the homeless all around the city rather than the concentrated services that are downtown.
Non-profit working to end veteran homelessness
A non-profit founded by veterans to serve veterans is focused on ending veteran homelessness. U.S. Vets is helping homeless veterans and their families gain independence and freedom that they helped fight for.