Housing
Houston’s unhoused population decreased due to a $200 million investment, a new report says
Posted on · The report found a 19% decrease in overall homelessness in the Houston area since 2020, and a 64% decrease since 2011.
Tag: homeless
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
Housing
How A Statewide Homeless Encampment Ban Could Impede Housing Efforts In Houston
Posted on · The Coalition for the Homeless warns House Bill 1925 could complicate efforts to find permanent housing for homeless Houstonians.
Houston
15% Of Houston-Area Unhoused Population Cite Pandemic As Reason For Homelessness
Posted on · The overall numbers are lower than last year but the Coalition for the Homeless said comparing might not work due to a different methodology.
Texas
Hungry And Homeless Texans Are Waiting Anxiously For Congress To Act. The Day After Christmas, Pandemic Jobless Aid Expires
Posted on · President Donald Trump has suggested he will veto COVID-19 aid legislation, creating uncertainty about when assistance may reach Americans. Meanwhile, Texans are living in cars and the state is sitting on unspent relief money.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: COVID-19’s Effect On The Homeless, And Theaters Cope With Lost Seasons (March 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: How COVID-19 is affecting the homeless, performing arts organizations cope with lost seasons, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and listeners talk about the significant songs in their lives.
inDepth
Homeless Among The Most Vulnerable To COVID-19
Posted on · Individuals suffering from homelessness tend to be older, and many suffer from chronic health problems, making them particularly susceptible to the coronavirus
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: The Astros Hire Dusty Baker, Cutting Homelessness, And Football Legend Earl Campbell (Jan. 31, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: The Astros hire veteran Dusty Baker as their new manager, how Houston cut its homelessness, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and football legend Earl Campbell.
Top Stories
Harris County Tax Hike Blocked By GOP Commissioners, Turner Discusses Why He Wants To Be Re-Elected As Mayor, And Reimagining Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Houston Matters
Architects Brainstorm New Concept For Durable, Temporary Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · A two-day brainstorming session aims to create an alternative for those living in the city’s homeless encampments.
Politics
Dwight Boykins Unveils Mayoral Platform
Posted on · Houston City Councilmember Dwight Boykins named pay parity for firefighters and aggressive enforcement of the homeless ordinance among his top priorities.
News
Two Houston Charities To Receive $10 Million To Fight Homelessness
Posted on · Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is donating nearly $100 million to some two dozen charities as part of a nationwide campaign to end homelessness. The Salvation Army of Greater Houston and SEARCH Homeless Services are each getting $5 million.
News
As Cold Weather Continues, Advocates Keep Homeless In Mind
Posted on · Volunteers provided cold weather supplies to people without shelter Tuesday night.
News
City Of Houston Crews Clean Up Homeless Encampment At Wheeler Avenue
Posted on · The city, assisted by the Texas Department of Transportation and The Way Home, transported the homeless residents to shelters
inDepth
Houston’s Homeless Situation – Working on A solution…
Posted on · The Coalition for the Homeless has a plan to end homelessness in the Houston area by bringing everyone together.