homelessness

One week before volunteers conduct their annual, federally mandated count of homeless living in Tarrant and Parker counties, Fort Worth officials unveiled a handful of new projects aimed at improving the city’s response to homelessness.

KERA's journalists were on the scene for many moments that defined the year 2024. Here are the photos and videos that added another layer to the news.

KERA journalists spent 2024 doing some incredible investigative and watchdog work. Here are some of the best examples.

Casa de los Sueños, an affordable housing project in Fort Worth’s Las Vegas Trail community, officially opened Dec. 11.

The group, Dallas HERO, claims the city isn't enforcing state law. It comes after the controversial passage of Proposition S, which requires Dallas to comply with state law within 60 days or wave immunity to lawsuits.

With the help of about 200 volunteers, the faith-based organization OurCalling served a holiday meal to more than 500 people experiencing homelessness Wednesday.

Dallas officials say they need more resources to limit unsheltered encampments in city parks. But elected officials want to know where that money will come from.

When the city kicked off the Downtown Denton Ambassador Program in January, many employees at More Fun Comics & Games were skeptical because they thought city leaders could be using the nearly $1.5 million in a smarter way, an employee told the Denton Record-Chronicle.

The faith-based nonprofit OurCalling broke ground Wednesday on a tiny home village outside the city of Ferris, south of Dallas. It will serve homeless individuals who need medical care and additional assistance.

KERA journalists Christopher Connelly and Yfat Yossifor spent almost a year reporting on a new way to combat homeless. They share their thoughts on what happens next.

Belinda and Marty Bonine now live in an apartment after years on the streets, thanks to a new approach to homelessness. It's an improvement — but there are still struggles.

Moving day for Terisa Hensley means leaving behind danger and hardship on the streets of Dallas — and moving into an apartment that could help turn her life around.