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Federal Judge: Houston Can Clear Out Homeless Tent Cities
Posted on · City officials argue the tent cities and encampments, primarily under freeway overpasses, are hazardous to public health and safety
Posted on · City officials argue the tent cities and encampments, primarily under freeway overpasses, are hazardous to public health and safety
Posted on · “The hope is to make sure that it’s clean and that we’re trying to prevent any potential health hazards that may exist," says Tanya Makany-Rivera with the Mayor's Office
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Posted on · It is using federal funding usually allotted to building affordable housing and apartment complexes to provide rental housing for the homeless.
Posted on · City workers escorted by HPD cleaned up one of the hot spots, located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Caroline Street.
Posted on · Some welcome it and say they will respect it and others think it is unfair.
Posted on · The civil rights group says it criminalizes homeless people, but Mayor Turner disagrees.
Posted on · The Houston City Council has approved an ordinance that bans the use of tents and cooking devices that can be a fire hazard in public areas. Another ordinance on panhandling will prohibit people from blocking roadways or sidewalks. News 88.7’s Al Ortiz reports that police officers could make arrests after giving warnings, citations and consulting […]
Posted on · Nonetheless, Mayor Sylvester Turner underlines the goal isn’t to criminalize that group.