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Dallas takes steps to make sure homeless encampments don't return

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DallasApril 7, 2025 6:11 pm

Dallas takes steps to make sure homeless encampments don't return

Dallas City Hall is moving more employees to help keep former homeless encampments from filling back up. NBC 5’s David Goins reports it’s part of a larger effort to end homeless sleeping overnight and outdoors by finding housing for as many neighbors as possible.

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