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Dallas County commissioners approved a $10 million contract with Housing Forward for phase 2 of its Street to Home project, but said more progress is needed.

A board member of Dallas nonprofit Refuge for Renewal, founded by hotelier Monty Bennett, said there was never a board meeting or formal discussion since its founding.

The money will go to the second phase of the Street to Home initiative, which aims to provide permanent housing for Dallas residents experiencing homelessness.

A vacant Dallas hospital that was supposed to provide wrap around services for people experiencing homelessness was recently listed for sale.

The Dallas Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee held a special called meeting to go over tiny home community options for people experiencing homelessness.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.

The city launched the 17-month High ImpACT Pilot program in May 2024. After one year, it had housed 41 people. The unanimous vote earmarks $2.18 million annually to the program for the next four fiscal years.

Almost 300 singers, including two Broadway performers and a local legend, appear in premiere of “Shelter Me.”

The city says the signs have led to fewer people panhandling at intersections, but some say the signs may create unintentional harm.