Austin leaders blindsided by Abbott-ordered sweep of homeless encampments

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday state officials had cleared 48 camps and arrested 24 individuals across Austin. The disclosure ...

Guatemala passes anti-gang law, declares gangs terrorist groups

Guatemala has passed a new anti-gang law to combat groups now considered terrorist organizations. The law designates the ...

As outrage grows over Montrose Pride crosswalk removal, Gov. Abbott declines to comment

While in Cypress Tuesday to discuss early voting and turning Harris County red, Gov. Abbott’s team declined KHOU 11’s ...

Neighbors jump into action as brush fire nears homes in North Texas

In a neighborhood known for its identity and advocacy, a North Texas church is taking a colorful stand against a state ...
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Austin leaders cite lack of coordination in Texas' encampment clearing operation

A state-led homeless encampment clearing operation in Austin has seen dozens of people relocated or arrested, Gov. Greg Abbott said, while city officials pushed back on Texas' ...

Gov. Abbott announces initiative to clean Austin's streets and relocate people experiencing homelessness

Abbott recently enacted a state-led operation to relocate unhoused people and clear encampments in the Texas capital city.

Abbott, Whitmire targeting homelessness in major Texas cities

Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are taking action to address homelessness in two major cities in Texas after ...