Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
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.
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.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner visits Houston touting $314 million Disaster Block Grant
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Houston on Tuesday to discuss the shortage of affordable housing, sheltering the homeless and preparing for disastrous heavy weather.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Houston on Tuesday to discuss the shortage of affordable housing, sheltering the homeless and preparing for disastrous heavy weather.
Houston weather: Houstonians helping the homeless after man dies at bus stop
One man died of exposure as frigid temperatures gripped Houston, prompting community members to provide aid and shelter to the homeless population.
One man died of exposure as frigid temperatures gripped Houston, prompting community members to provide aid and shelter to the homeless population.
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
$60.9M granted to Houston organizations to fight homelessness crisis
Dozens of Houston organizations will receive a portion of $60.9 million in funding to help support individuals and families facing homelessness.
Dozens of Houston organizations will receive a portion of $60.9 million in funding to help support individuals and families facing homelessness.
Harris County-area judge's efforts to offer hope, resources, amid growing number of evictions
Judge Wanda Adams may not be able to keep many of the Houston and Harris County residents from being evicted this time, but she’s offering resources with the hope that they will never be put in this position again.
Judge Wanda Adams may not be able to keep many of the Houston and Harris County residents from being evicted this time, but she’s offering resources with the hope that they will never be put in this position again.
Volunteers cited for feeding homeless, federal lawsuit filed against City of Houston
Volunteers with Food Not Bombs have been cited for feeding the hungry in downtown Houston, and now a federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the city ordinance.
Volunteers with Food Not Bombs have been cited for feeding the hungry in downtown Houston, and now a federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the city ordinance.
Houston getting national recognition for handling of homeless crisis
The city of Houston is being recognized nationally for how leaders have handled the homeless crisis on our streets, there's been a significant decrease in homelessness over the past 10 years.
The city of Houston is being recognized nationally for how leaders have handled the homeless crisis on our streets, there's been a significant decrease in homelessness over the past 10 years.
Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
COVID-19 testing ramps up for Houston’s homeless population
Like other facilities, Healthcare for the Homeless Houston has made drastic changes to protect its patients and workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Like other facilities, Healthcare for the Homeless Houston has made drastic changes to protect its patients and workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
On the brink of homelessness: how low-income families manage during COVID-19 pandemic
"Under the law, you are not considered a permanent resident. You are considered a guest staying on someone else's property, not a resident of the property, which means you don't get a lot of the rights that come with being a tenant or resident."
"Under the law, you are not considered a permanent resident. You are considered a guest staying on someone else's property, not a resident of the property, which means you don't get a lot of the rights that come with being a tenant or resident."
Officials consider next steps after large homeless camp fire in NE Austin
A fire broke out at a large homeless camp below the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane, between IH-35 and Cameron Road Monday morning.
A fire broke out at a large homeless camp below the eastbound frontage road of Anderson Lane, between IH-35 and Cameron Road Monday morning.
Homeless community at East Austin camp creates committee 'for the homeless, run by the homeless'
The once mostly empty lot off U.S. 183 and Montopolis in East Austin has become home to more than 100 people without another place to go.
The once mostly empty lot off U.S. 183 and Montopolis in East Austin has become home to more than 100 people without another place to go.