Recently at a town hall meeting, Houston mayor Annise Parker applauded her administration’s efforts at reducing homelessness in Houston as well as pushing for jail reforms. Speaking of the homelessness problem, she cited statistics that showed a 25% reduction in the overall number of homeless people. She said the city should more diligently to work to help the city’s 2,500 people who are chronically unemployed. She also emphasized jail reform and working to provide rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders. As far homeless assistance in Houston, Texas goes, these two issues go hand in hand. Continue reading “Homeless Assistance in Houston Texas: Mayor Touts Homeless Progress, Jail Reform”