As a 4th generation Dallasite and gardener, many of my fondest childhood memories were spent gardening with...
Local City Discourages Panhandling with Signage
The City of Plano has installed signs to discourage people from entering roadways and remind drivers that...
Dallas: Homelessness … or Vagrancy?
Dallas has a homelessness problem. Indeed it does. But 'homelessness' implies that the individual actually...
Allegedly Homeless Man Fatally Shoots Another in a Dallas Park
A man is dead in Dallas after being shot in the chest multiple times on March 3, according to The DPD Beat....
City to Provide Temporary Restrooms near Homeless Encampments
The City of Dallas is set to roll out a program that would provide temporary restrooms near homeless...
By Mary Dada | Mar 7, 2022
Local Group Claims City of Dallas is Still Not Addressing Homeless Camps
A local group known as Keep Dallas Safe (KDS) alleges that the City of Dallas is violating the law by...
City Plans to Turn Dallas Hotel Purchase into Housing for Homeless
Officials in Dallas have purchased a hotel near RedBird mall, with plans to convert the building into...
By Mary Dada | Feb 24, 2022
Vogel Alcove Continues Pioneering Ways to Support Homeless Families
Every night, approximately 3,000 children in Dallas go to sleep with no place to call home. The trauma of...
By Amy Jones | Feb 16, 2022
OurCalling Helps Homeless Find Shelter amidst Winter Storm
Following Dallas city officials’ decision to open a homeless shelter in Dallas’ Fair Park ahead of the...
By Mary Dada | Feb 5, 2022
City Council Approves $6.5 Million Purchase of Hospital to Help Homeless
The $6.5 million purchase of Dallas South Hampton Community Hospital is slated to help the homeless,...
FBI Searching for Man Who Dropped ‘Colleyville Hostage-Taker’ at Homeless Shelter
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to identify the man who dropped a 44-year-old British...
By Mary Dada | Jan 20, 2022
City of Dallas Allegedly Endorses Local Homeless Camp
Last week a local group sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleging that the City of Dallas...
Woman Dies After Being Pushed in Front of Oncoming Subway Train
A 61-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after allegedly pushing a woman in front of an...
Man Found Fatally Shot Near Homeless Encampment
Dallas police discovered a 27-year-old Latino male who had been shot multiple times on Saturday. He was...
Operation Texas Strong Provides RVs for Homeless Veterans
Last year, Operation Texas Strong was established to provide RVs donated by the community for veterans...
By Tracy Moseley | Jan 4, 2022
Organizations Work to Shelter Homeless in Freezing Temperatures
Texas temperatures have drastically changed from the warm weather around Christmas. Over the weekend,...
New Pilot Program to Combat Panhandling
This week the City of Dallas launched its new pilot program to curb panhandling. The six-month program...
By Amy Jones | Dec 31, 2021
Dallas Encourages ‘Responsible’ Gifts for The Homeless
The Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions honors individuals who give to others but are encouraging those who...
‘Casa de Esperanza’ Offers Hope to the Homeless
In November 2020, Casa de Esperanza (House of Hope) opened its doors. The 119-unit complex was developed...
Nonprofit Helps Formerly Homeless Couple Reunite with Pet Cat
After struggling to settle in, a formerly homeless couple recently reunited with their pet cat. When Deborah...
By Mary Dada | Dec 18, 2021
Company Creates Transitional Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
The president and CEO of a regional property management company cares deeply about the local vulnerable...
By Edgar James | Dec 7, 2021
