From Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Home for Jasen Hunt is a gray tent positioned on a sidewalk in the near east side of Fort Worth. His neighbors are those who live with him in “the block” — the area around Cyprus Street to Presidio Street.
“Even though we may not have four walls and a roof over our head, this is still our home,” he said.
But his home and those of his neighbors are at risk.
Texas lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on camping in public places, a proposal that opponents say criminalizes people experiencing homelessness without offering housing solutions. The bill comes as Gov. Greg Abbott has butted heads with Austin officials after its city council repealed an ordinance that prohibited camping in public spaces. Continue reading >>>
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