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How Bill Sarpalius Went From Homelessness, To A Boys Ranch, To Congress
Posted on · The former congressman talks about his difficult childhood in Houston and how life at a boys ranch in the Texas panhandle changed his trajectory.
Tag: homelessness
News
New Initiative Tackles Poverty In Montgomery County
Posted on · 'E3' brings together different agencies to serve the low-income community
Local
WATCH: Turner Reports Initiative Has Provided Housing For More Than 500 Homeless Houstonians
Posted on · The mayor demands funding from the state and federal governments to help Harvey victims who might end up living on the streets
News
Homeless Population Rises, Driven By West Coast Affordable-Housing Crisis
Posted on · It's the first time the number of homeless people has grown since 2010. In Los Angeles, homelessness is up by nearly 26 percent, fueled by high housing prices
News
New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year
Posted on · Those numbers are growing: About half of the youth who dealt with homelessness, experienced it for the first time, according to the study. Schools are often at the front line of this issue
News
Houston Officials Criticize Federal Restraining Order, Say Cleanup Coming To Encampment
Posted on · The city will begin a "deep cleansing" of the Caroline Street camp next week
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Homeless Camp Ordinance Gets Blocked: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of the week's news.
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Houston’s Ban on Homeless Camps Blocked — For Now
Posted on · A federal judge rules the City of Houston can’t enforce a ban on homeless camps. We hear reaction from the ACLU and Mayor Turner.
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Partnership Unites the Many Organizations that Help Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · Earlier this month, Mayor Sylvester Turner launched an initiative that encourages giving to organizations that assist the homeless — instead of giving to panhandlers. With downtown Houston as a backdrop, the mayor unveiled a billboard for a campaign called “Meaningful Change – Not Spare Change.” As News 88.7’s Florian Martin reported, the mayor said while Houstonians […]
Full Show
Pumping Away Rainwater, and Actress Kate Shindle of ‘Fun Home’ — Friday’s Show (May 19, 2017)
Posted on · What are some new ways we could deal with excess rain water in Greater Houston after we have severe weather? For one, Harris County is studying the possibility of using high-powered pumps to move excess water into aquifers – or even old oil wells. The water would be preserved for later if – and when […]
News
City Of Houston Campaign Calls For ‘Meaningful Change – Not Spare Change’ To Tackle Panhandling
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner has launched an initiative that encourages giving to homeless organizations instead of panhandlers.
Good, Bad and Ugly
New Rules for the Homeless, and Gov. Abbott’s Gang Plan: The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Houston News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to our rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of it all. This week, our panel weighs in on […]
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Houston City Council Bans Public Encampments For the Homeless
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 […]
Local
Homelessness Plan Includes Supervised Encampments, Anti-Panhandling Ordinance
Posted on · Houston has reduced its homeless population by about half, but the mayor says that's not enough. The city is announcing a six-point plan to permanently house the homeless.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Removing the Homeless from Houston’s Streets, and Harris County Opts out of 287(g): The Good, Bad and the Ugly of the News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to our rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of it all. This week, our panel weighs in on […]