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

City Council members authorized spending an additional $1.8 million to hire more workers from UpSpire, a nonprofit that provides job opportunities to people experiencing homelessness or struggling with other barriers to employment.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

The announcement comes a week after four Dallas City Council members met with an outside group to discuss homelessness solutions.

Dallas City Council approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for The Bridge, totaling $5.9 million for a renewed contract.

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 Bridge is celebrating moving 20 of its long-term guests into stable housing. Khristina Simpson, 66, said after two years spent in hotels, shelters and her car, she's grateful for her own space.

A preliminary investigation found that the shooting was preceded by a disturbance between a man experiencing homelessness and a male patron, according to Denton police.

The city of Irving has until 2030 to spend $2.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds and plans to use it toward a domestic violence shelter.

Irving's Point in Time count estimates there are 43 people experiencing homelessness in the city. But nonprofits and business owners say that number is bigger and want lasting solutions.

Data from United Way of Denton County’s latest annual homelessness point-in-time Count reports an approximately 33% increase in the number of Denton County without housing.