San Marcos and Hays County saw an increasing number of people without homes and without shelter, according to a recent counting effort.
Hays County saw a substantial increase in its homeless population since last year, primarily in San Marcos, according to a recent count presented to the San Marcos City Council . The Hays County Homeless Coalition conducted its annual point-in-time count on Jan. 25, sending out 50 volunteers to survey people throughout the county.
Family of unhoused man killed by San Marcos police calls for release of video She said the increase in unsheltered people could have reflected that the count was more accurate than in previous years, because hot spots were identified better in advance to help volunteer teams locate people. Another 111 people were counted as sheltered but homeless, including 57 children under the age of 18.
Top stories from the booming region However, the data can be used as a snapshot to highlight trends and gather insights about the effectiveness of programs and services, Sutherlun said. The data is also used by local groups and agencies to apply for and receive federal funding and other resources, he said. The counts are “a valuable part of how the federal government reviews and gives out funding to deal with homelessness concerns,” he said.
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