Austin-led HEAL initiative closes four encampments

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four encampments are closed in Austin and 63 people relocated into shelters following efforts from Austin's Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative, according to a news release by the city.HEAL is an initiative that was approved by the city in February 2021 to try and "address homelessness and to return public spaces to their intended uses," the release said. The encampments that were closed were located at the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Williamson Creek E