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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.
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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.
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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
In-Depth
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.
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey’s Impact on Houston’s Homeless Community
Posted on · A year after the storm, we check in with recovery efforts for the homeless population in the Houston region.
News
Downtown Houston Library Now Open on Sundays
Posted on · Officials say those new hours will be a huge benefit to people who depend on the library’s services
News
Houston Advocates For The Homeless Get Grant For Permanent Housing
Posted on · Advocates say getting people off the streets and into permanent housing as quickly as possible is one of the best ways to keep people from becoming homeless again
News
Houston’s Unsheltered Homeless Population Rises For First Time Since 2011
Posted on · Advocates say they are not surprised
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Mayor Turner Orders Clean Up For Homeless Encampment
Posted on · The Wheeler homeless encampment has been labeled a public health nuisance
News
Treating The Most Vulnerable This Flu Season Means Taking Flu Shots To The Streets
Posted on · Fo many who live on the streets, flu shots and a lot of other health resources aren’t easy to come by, so a program in Forth Worth is trying to help out with that.
News
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Intensify Homeless Outreach
Posted on · Two homeless men have been found dead amid freezing weather, and others have been treated for hypothermia. Houston police officers have been working to get homeless people to shelters as freezing temperatures continue.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Freezing Temperatures, And Political Roundup (Jan. 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn about efforts to protect the homeless during freezing weather. We round up the latest political stories. And a medical expert answers your questions about getting a good night's sleep.