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Austin To Buy Second Hotel That Will Become Permanent Supportive Housing

The city will use funds diverted from its police budget to set up wraparound services for the people who will live at the hotel.

Meg O'Connor Feb 04, 2021

Austin Will Use Money Cut From Police Budget To Establish Supportive Housing

The City Council voted to buy one hotel and use funds diverted from its police budget to set up wraparound services for the homeless people who will live there.

Meg O'Connor Jan 27, 2021

Austin May Use Money Cut From Police Budget To Establish Permanent Supportive Housing

The City Council will decide whether to buy two hotels and use funds diverted from its police budget to set up wraparound services for the homeless people who will live there.

Meg O'Connor Jan 26, 2021

Four Austin Women Reported Their Sexual Assaults. But Police And Prosecutors Failed To Hold The Perpetrators Accountable.

While a debate over defunding the police rages in Austin, a new lawsuit reminds its residents that assault cases in the city are routinely ignored.

Jerry Iannelli Oct 02, 2020

Austin Cuts Its Police Budget by About A Third

The City Council passed a budget that cut nearly $150 million from the Austin Police Department. Millions will be reinvested in services like violence prevention and supportive housing.

Meg O'Connor Aug 13, 2020

Austin May Cut Police Budget by Nearly $150 Million

The City Council will pass a budget this week that could cut nearly $150 million in funding from the Austin Police Department. The proposal appears to have majority support.

Meg O'Connor Aug 12, 2020