Ken Houston’s homeless encampment policy passes in Oakland
Oakland will crack down on encampments and RVs, a victory for Councilmember Ken Houston, who’s been trying to…
As federal homelessness policy shifts, Austin’s supportive housing model faces political scrutiny
By Isabel Neumann Reporting Texas Austin has invested millions of dollars into permanent supportive housing, a strategy of…
Dallas housing trends show gaps in affordability and supply
Dallas is facing a deepening housing affordability crisis. A mismatch between supply and demand, especially for low-income residents,…
Austin adopts new homeless strategy plan, but leaders aren’t sure of the cost
Austin city leaders have approved a new strategic plan to address some of the issues people experiencing homelessness…
Welcome to a community for formerly homeless people
For months, Anita and Kenneth Johnson were homeless and searching for a place to stay. They moved back…
Dallas’ new Salvation Army campus will greatly expand homeless services
Hard fought for and years in the making, The Salvation Army’s vision for a new social services campus…
Over $150K spent on reducing crime, cleaning up homeless hot spot on East Lancaster
by Drew Shaw, Fort Worth Report March 5, 2026 Fort Worth police recently streamed resources to reduce crime…
Dallas should toughen rules for homeless street feedings
It’s a great thing that there are people in the Dallas area who want to give their time…
Austin Italian eatery launches benefit dinners for displaced immigrants
If there’s one thing Austin’s hospitality community knows how to do, it’s show up for each other. This…
Dallas needs to get its homeless response straightened out
As temperatures plunged ahead of last month’s winter storm, Dallas police closed encampments in South Dallas. Our newsroom…
VIA employee union ‘not on board’ with free bus fare push
SAN ANTONIO – As proposals to scrap bus fares on VIA Metropolitan Transit gain traction at San Antonio…
Houston’s World Cup host committee commits to $15 minimum wage, human trafficking mitigation in new report – Houston Public Media
FIFA/Provided The 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy depicted in Houston. The Houston host committee for the 2026 FIFA…