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Travis County takes first steps on mental health diversion center to keep people out of jail
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTravis County on Tuesday took its first steps in creating diversion center that would provide...
Travis County approves $3 million to build supportive housing for homeless population
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDonald "Hippie" Montgomery, 64, has been living at Camp Esperanza, a city-sanctioned homeless...
Austin, Travis County leaders advise residents to prepare for arctic cold front. What to know.
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 4 months agoAustin and Travis County leaders joined together Thursday in urging residents to ensure they are...
More shelter beds are on the way, but is it quick enough to meet homelessness needs?
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 12 months agoAustin is trying to increase shelter bed capacity in the city as its homeless population reaches an...
Shelters open to help the homeless find places to stay during cold, freezing weather
The Anderson Independent-Mail via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe National Weather Service has predicted below-freezing temperatures this weekend. Cold weather...
Austin live weather updates: Boil water notice rescinded in Hays County neighborhood
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLingering effects of the arctic blast are still being felt throughout Central Texas, as residents...
'No place to go': Salvation Army closure strains Austin's under-resourced homeless population
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhen Carolyn Williams was evicted from her home nearly a month ago because of her son's mental...
Escambia nonprofits are planning ahead to shelter those who need it during cold weather
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoCold weather can be deadly to those who don’t have shelter or a way to heat the homes they have. To...
Austin shooting suspect shot, killed mother walking her baby, family confirms
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 5 months agoFamily members confirmed to the American-Statesman that a mother was pushing her 1-year-old baby in...
New Travis County program launches to divert youth from criminal justice system after family...
KXAN via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe pilot program, announced this week, aims to keep young people out of the criminal justice system...