Hundreds of people walked the streets of Dallas on Thursday to count how many homeless residents live in the area. Similar counts are planned in other cities this month. The results will be key to finding solutions for vulnerable Texans.
Homeless in Texas
More than 25,000 Texans are homeless in a state whose officials frequently boast about a solid economy and an affordable housing market. The Texas Tribune is reporting on what urban leaders and state officials — including Gov. Greg Abbott — are doing for residents without homes.
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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas nonprofits helping refugees should focus on homelessness. Refugee groups say it doesn’t work that way.
“Resettlement funding cannot simply be reallocated to other problem areas such as homelessness,” said the CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
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Greg Abbott blames another stabbing on Austin’s homeless policies and ramps up DPS patrols
The Texas governor said DPS will place additional patrols within two blocks of state buildings downtown and around the University of Texas.
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After a man died, Greg Abbott blamed Austin’s homeless policies. The mayor called it demonizing.
A fatal stabbing near downtown Austin on Friday has reignited a social media squabble between Abbott and Austin leaders over the city’s decision to overhaul its homeless policies.
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In rural Texas, people experiencing homelessness lead “masked” lives outside of public view
Homeless Texans in the state’s less populated areas are harder for people to find and help. But the number of people experiencing homelessness outside of Texas’ urban centers has increased 33% in recent years.
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Everything you need to know about homelessness in Texas
Elected officials have bickered over how to respond to Texans experiencing homelessness, and President Donald Trump tapped a man who founded a San Antonio shelter to coordinate the federal government’s approach. Meanwhile, homeless Texans say they’re often misunderstood.
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At least 25,000 people in Texas experience homelessness. Here’s what we know about Texans without homes.
Gov. Greg Abbott has focused attention on homeless Austin residents. But many more Texans are homeless in other parts of the state.
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Donald Trump’s new, controversial homelessness czar has argued feeding homeless people enables them
Robert Marbut Jr. helped develop the Haven for Hope homeless shelter in San Antonio, which Gov. Greg Abbott praised as “probably the best template” for addressing homelessness. But aspects of Marbut’s approach have been criticized as harsh and patronizing.
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Here’s a list of Texas organizations that are helping the homeless
Texas officials have waged a social media war over how best to approach homelessness. Experts say one way Texans can help is to reach out to local organizations and see what they need.
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Texas cleared homeless camps Wednesday. On Thursday, residents were already back.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a five-acre plot of land for homeless camping in Austin after he took action to clear people living under state overpasses.