/tags/homelessness homelessness en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:45:18 GMT /government/2025-04-15/fort-worth-installs-street-signage-to-discourage-driver-donations-to-panhandlers The $55K program is one of several initiatives to address homelessness. Some council members say penalizing donations to panhandlers could help more. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:45:18 GMT /government/2025-04-15/fort-worth-installs-street-signage-to-discourage-driver-donations-to-panhandlers Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-01-22/fort-worth-revamps-homelessness-initiatives-ahead-of-annual-count 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. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:54:11 GMT /government/2025-01-22/fort-worth-revamps-homelessness-initiatives-ahead-of-annual-count Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-12-26/photos-video-that-tell-the-tale-of-the-year-2024 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº'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. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-26/photos-video-that-tell-the-tale-of-the-year-2024 Yfat Yossifor /news/2024-12-25/impactful-stories-of-2024-north-texas ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº journalists spent 2024 doing some incredible investigative and watchdog work. Here are some of the best examples. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-25/impactful-stories-of-2024-north-texas Carla Jimenez /news/2024-12-12/former-motel-will-house-55-struggling-fort-worth-families-officials-hope-its-a-new-success-model Casa de los Sueños, an affordable housing project in Fort Worth’s Las Vegas Trail community, officially opened Dec. 11. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:34:03 GMT /news/2024-12-12/former-motel-will-house-55-struggling-fort-worth-families-officials-hope-its-a-new-success-model Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-12-11/dallas-faces-legal-threat-over-encampments-in-the-wake-of-hero-amendments-passage 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. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:07:19 GMT /government/2024-12-11/dallas-faces-legal-threat-over-encampments-in-the-wake-of-hero-amendments-passage Penelope Rivera /news/2024-11-27/annual-thanksgiving-dinner-dallas-homeless-community-our-calling With the help of about 200 volunteers, the faith-based organization OurCalling served a holiday meal to more than 500 people experiencing homelessness Wednesday. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:53:38 GMT /news/2024-11-27/annual-thanksgiving-dinner-dallas-homeless-community-our-calling Priscilla Rice /news/2024-11-05/hundreds-of-homeless-encampments-in-dallas-city-parks-more-resources-needed-and-limited-funds 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. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-05/hundreds-of-homeless-encampments-in-dallas-city-parks-more-resources-needed-and-limited-funds Nathan Collins /news/2024-10-31/how-is-dentons-downtown-ambassador-program-faring-meanwhile-homelessness-concerns-remain 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. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:58:08 GMT /news/2024-10-31/how-is-dentons-downtown-ambassador-program-faring-meanwhile-homelessness-concerns-remain Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /news/2024-10-17/tiny-home-community-ferris-north-texas-homeless 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. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:06:00 GMT /news/2024-10-17/tiny-home-community-ferris-north-texas-homeless Priscilla Rice