Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...supportive housing, at the Homeless Navigation Center at Sunrise Community Church on Man­chaca Road. From Sunrise, the pair recently..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Community First! Unveils Microhomes for the Chronically Homeless

Village is designed to be a community of 250 homes

"...by Alan Graham, CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Community First! Village is a privately funded, 27-acre community with..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...city of Miami designed a solution that includes a business-community-backed (i.e., well-funded), comprehensive approach that offers a significant portion..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Point Austin: When a House Is Not a Home

Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders

"...Dec. 1 and runs through 10 cities in all, ending next week at Pulte's national headquarters outside Detroit, in..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Home Improvement

Live Oak Theatre and the Overhaul of the State

"...doesn't sweeten up for the audience, though, is the ending: a happy one for a very persistent Austin theatre..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...as well, though the city is full of upbeat community organizations that could help the cause, such as Austin..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...landslide victory broadcast an hour ago (or in January, depending on how you look at things), the numbers could..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Point Austin: The Costs of Community

While the Lege shows what not to do, the city has a chance to do better

"...Austin's District 48 Rep. Todd Baxter, who has been defending the Eanes school district from the leveling ravages of..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Improved Data, Not Increased Need, Leads to Higher Homeless Numbers

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition issues results from January's Point in Time Count

"...previous year, according to data released Tuesday by the Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition (ECHO). The 886 people who volunteered..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro Issues 7,000 Free Passes for the Unhoused

Texas Harm Reduction Alliance wins fight for free passes

"...transit access. The passes will be distributed by the Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition's community partners and the Transit Empowerment..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...intended to soothe opponents' concerns. An agreement with the Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition (ECHO) would reserve 10 future residential..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...intense, with former state Rep. Valinda Bolton and former Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition Director Ann How­ard pulling ahead as..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...the new coronavirus spreads through Austin, many in our community are struggling to cope with forced isolation and social..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...Lead­ership activist Lewis Conway Jr., Mari­ana Salazar from the Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition, and East Austin Advocates founder Natasha..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

A Grant to End Youth Homelessness

HUD will provide $5.2 million to the city

"...a symbolic "recognition of what we're doing in this community." The news follows two successful citywide campaigns – one..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...and improvements. It also allocates $125,000 this year to community outreach programs, and $25,000 specifically for a long-running Día..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...of which, on the agenda will be an Item extending for another 30 days the local disaster declaration Mayor..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: "Is There Anything We Can't Do?"

Reflections on 10-1's rookie year accomplishments

"...Adler credits the Austin Apartment Association and especially the Ending Community Home­less­ness Coalition (ECHO) for their work in connecting..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Making Movies on Cyber-Location

Doug Block's Film, Home Page, and How It Grew

"...launch, and the ensuing celebration, would make a natural ending to the story - and leave things on a..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...Co-op while working at the Salvation Army shelter and attending classes at Austin Community College. "Hav­ing the ability to..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Just Like a Woman

"...in his life of the small, but active, cross-dressing community. We are also shown the understandable fear he feels..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...of his "ProLodge," while awaiting an appointment with the CommUnityCare street medicine team. "You've got to always watch for..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point in Time Count of Homeless Austinites Returns

City to run census after two years

"...the Point in Time count, is coordinated by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition – which serves as the lead..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Three Identical Strangers

Deception, research, and an almost unbelievable mystery of triplets divided at birth

"...day on the campus of an upstate New York community college. The bright-eyed freshman knows no one there, but..."

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

How Austin Keeps Its Homeless Citizens Fed

“You want meals that feel like a hug"

"...volunteers occupied on a Wednesday afternoon in the Caritas Community Kitchen, the steaming-hot breast meat nearly melting plastic gloves..."

March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Council: Can Social Impact Investing End Homelessness?

Catching up with the dais as they bet on success

"...according to the city and its partners at the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, is that Austin's existing efforts to..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the call came in, and the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gazing Back at Other Worlds Austin

Time Lapse dominates Cthulhie awards, plus festival highlights

"...There are dead-end diversions and extreme coincidences, and an ending that may carry the audience toward a hopelessly bleak..."

Dec. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pariah

Pariah tells the specific but universal story of a black teenage girl who is a virginal lesbian, budding writer, and nonconformist.

"...still in high school yet is unable to find community, solace, or reflections of self in her family, classmates,..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...top homelessness responders – Austin Area Urban League, the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO), Caritas of Austin, Foundation Communities,..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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