How Austin is changing intake procedure for its homeless services, shelters

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the City of Austin Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) announced recent changes to the intake process for all city-operated shelters. PAST COVERAGE | City of Austin directed to find money to keep Marshalling Yard homeless shelter openAccording to HSO, the changes are meant to improve coordination between city departments and community partners, as well as simplify access to shelter services.At the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter (MYES), intakes will be prioritiz