Austin's struggled to shelter homeless folks in cold weather in
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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Issues around coordination and communication have plagued Austin's emergency shelter system, but the city made strides in the recent cold snap.
Issues around coordination and communication have plagued Austin's emergency shelter system, but the city made strides in the recent cold snap.
Issues around coordination and communication have plagued Austin's emergency shelter system, but the city made strides in the recent cold snap.
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