homelessness

Denton mayoral candidates gathered for a forum Monday night at the Village Church near the University of North Texas to discuss how they plan to tackle such topics as growth, homelessness and affordable housing.

The southeast Fort Worth corridor holds many of the city’s resources for homeless people and can attract illegal drug selling and camping.

This year, about two dozen Irving volunteers and police officers partnered up and fanned out across the city to get a glimpse into the state of homelessness in their community.

Tarrant County volunteers and people experiencing homelessness share their experiences during the federally mandated count.

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.

Denton County agencies face uncertainty as HUD considers rule changes that could shift resources away from permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs.

The city of Allen joins McKinney in banning camping in public places. Critics say the law criminalizes homelessness.

Fort Worth police are increasing targeted enforcement in high-complaint corridors, but outreach workers and shelter leaders say panhandling is a complicated blend of poverty, addiction, and opportunism.

Current and formerly unhoused writers and artists find resources at the Stewpot in downtown Dallas, but they've also found a place to share their personal stories and paintings in the new book "Thy Neighbor."

The discussion about the Arlington Life Shelter came up during a council retreat, where Council member Andrew Piel brought up concerns about the shelter's lack of inclement weather offerings and the fact that it doesn't operate as an overnight shelter.

Tony Wilson sat at his work desk, overhead shelves filled with books, college memorabilia, a framed family photo and his honorable discharge certificate from the U.S. Marine Corps.