AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state started an operation targeting homeless encampments in the city of Austin last week. Since then, the state said it has: “Texans ...

Austin opens cold weather shelters for the homeless as temperatures drop into the high 20s, with free transportation to the registration site and lodging, including for families and pets.

Austin leaders say they were blindsided Tuesday when Gov. Greg Abbott announced he had dispatched state troopers and soldiers to clear homeless encampments throughout the city. The Republican said in ...

According to the city of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office, more than 850 individuals and 14 pets took shelter in warming ...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that Texas has initiated a state-led operation to address homelessness in Austin, deploying the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas State Guard, and the ...

Nonprofit "We Can Now" said it has been preparing for months to ensure that those without shelter receive essential items to ...

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Tuesday announced he has launched a state-led operation to “clean up” Austin by removing homeless camps in the capital city. “Texans should not endure public safety risks ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Three fires broke out at Austin homeless camps over the span of 24 hours. One of those fires spread and burned the historic Buford Tower in Downtown Austin. The Austin Fire Department ...

AUSTIN, Texas — We are learning new details about what state crews are doing to clear homeless camps in Austin. Last week, crews from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Texas State Guard ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Preparations are still underway as freezing temperatures and icy roads are expected across most of Central ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders appear to be leaning toward scrapping a plan to make designated camping sites for the city's homeless population. In a letter addressed to the mayor and the Austin ...