Austin groups urge pause on homeless encampment sweeps, cite harm concerns

A coalition of advocates urge Austin City Council to pause a planned expansion of homeless encampment sweeps amid concerns ...
Community Impact

Austin outlines expanded approach to homeless encampment closures

The city's ramped up camping enforcement has been opposed by homeless residents, advocates and various local groups.
The Austin Chronicle

AISD Sees Uptick in Homeless Youth

Although Austin ISD‘s student population is on the decline, the number of homeless youth that fill its classrooms continues to rise, according to new data provided by HousingWorks Austin. The latest ...
KXAN

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

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After concerns and social media rumors swirled earlier this month about the ramping up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Austin – including a possible ...
Austin American-Statesman

Cleanup vs. outreach: Tension behind Austin’s plan to clear 66 homeless camps

Austin officials are preparing to significantly expand sweeps of homeless encampments across the city — a strategy that would scale up enforcement-driven cleanups even as advocates warn the plan risks ...