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November 20, 2023

Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Meagan Biscamp
Content warning: violence, hate crimes, and transphobia November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), stands as a pivotal chapter in our...
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November 3, 2023

Free bus rides: How to get your permanent free fare card from CapMetro

By Chris Davis
AUSTIN (Nov. 3, 2023) – Local bus service in Austin and Travis County is now free for anyone experiencing homelessness with a new fare card...
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October 30, 2023

City of Austin launches text alert system for people experiencing homelessness

By Chris Davis
AUSTIN – The City of Austin launched a new text message alert system last week that notifies people experiencing homelessness about severe weather...
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October 5, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month: A reminder that everyone is worthy of being celebrated

By Angela de Leon
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a commemorative week in 1968 and became the month-long, national celebration we know today to express our gratitude...
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September 26, 2023

What to Know: Takeaways from two reports on the Austin/Travis County Homelessness Response System

By Chris Davis
AUSTIN (Sept. 26, 2023) -- People living outside in Austin and Travis County are connecting more quickly to organizations that can offer help due to...
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