Overview

• The city began clearing tent camps along the Guadalupe River Trail on June 16 and will continue phased sweeps through the summer.
• Officials plan to start removing more than 80 vehicles and RVs at Columbus Park by late July and aim to finish by October for site revitalization.
• Cleared areas will be designated no encampment zones and refusal of shelter offers could lead to drug or mental health treatment or arrest.
• A Rapid Engagement Support Team has been deployed to provide outreach services and ensure rights are observed during sweeps.
• City efforts to add over 1,400 shelter beds this year leave thousands still unsheltered, prompting advocates to warn of displacement without lasting housing solutions.