/tags/one-crisis-away One Crisis Away en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-10/whats-next-kera-journalists-discuss-future-for-new-way-to-approach-homelessness ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº 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. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-10/whats-next-kera-journalists-discuss-future-for-new-way-to-approach-homelessness Christopher Connelly, Yfat Yossifor, Justin Martin /news/2024-10-09/nowhere-like-home-a-journey-that-began-in-desperation-and-a-tent-ends-in-a-better-place 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. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-09/nowhere-like-home-a-journey-that-began-in-desperation-and-a-tent-ends-in-a-better-place Christopher Connelly /news/2024-10-08/moving-day-for-a-homeless-woman-one-bedroom-dallas-apartment-seems-like-a-mansion 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. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-08/moving-day-for-a-homeless-woman-one-bedroom-dallas-apartment-seems-like-a-mansion Christopher Connelly /news/2024-10-03/richard-garrett-homeless-dallas-housing-encampment-decommissioning-a-new-path Richard Garrett didn't expect to end up on the streets. He had a good job, a relationship and a home. He fell hard. But thanks to a new program, he's no longer homeless. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-03/richard-garrett-homeless-dallas-housing-encampment-decommissioning-a-new-path Christopher Connelly /news/2024-10-02/from-living-under-a-bridge-to-a-home-new-strategy-offers-hope-to-dallas-homeless A new approach to helping people living on the streets find permanent housing called decommissioning is giving new hope to the homeless in Dallas. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-02/from-living-under-a-bridge-to-a-home-new-strategy-offers-hope-to-dallas-homeless Christopher Connelly /news/2024-06-20/want-to-buy-a-mid-priced-home-in-austin-dallas-or-houston-youll-need-to-earn-over-100-000 A new report shows renters and homeowners are under significant strain from housing costs. Housing affordability is slipping faster in Texas than the national average. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-20/want-to-buy-a-mid-priced-home-in-austin-dallas-or-houston-youll-need-to-earn-over-100-000 Christopher Connelly /news/2024-06-06/looking-to-push-back-bidens-consumer-protections-industry-groups-flock-to-texas-courts The Biden Administration is fighting legal challenges in federal courts in Texas from business interests trying to kill its consumer protections. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-06/looking-to-push-back-bidens-consumer-protections-industry-groups-flock-to-texas-courts Christopher Connelly /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry A Feeding America report found almost 1 in 4 Texas households with children are food insecure, with almost 1.7 million children at risk of getting inadequate nutrition. Wed, 15 May 2024 14:39:17 GMT /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry Christopher Connelly /news/2024-05-01/homelessness-on-the-rise-nationwide-but-down-in-dallas-and-collin-counties This year’s annual count found 3,718 people experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties on a single night in January. Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-05-01/homelessness-on-the-rise-nationwide-but-down-in-dallas-and-collin-counties Christopher Connelly /news/2024-03-26/dallas-bought-a-hospital-to-create-homeless-housing-in-2022-it-still-hasnt-happened At a meeting of the city council’s housing committee on Monday, council members and city staffers discussed many options for the former University General Hospital in Oak Cliff. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-03-26/dallas-bought-a-hospital-to-create-homeless-housing-in-2022-it-still-hasnt-happened Christopher Connelly