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Sweeps Leave Questions Behind | Austin News
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City sweeps 120 homeless encampments, hauling away 670,000 pounds of debris and connecting 44 people with services—though 44 declined help. Shockingly, 28% of sites saw return visits, hinting the problem’s deeper than just relocation. Critics like VOCAL-TX and THRA blast the sweeps as ineffective, citing that 70% of affected people got no notice and 75% received no services. The city admits flaws, now inviting feedback via email as it balances cleanup with community input.
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