Houston City Council delays $16M vote for homeless facility on Emancipation Ave

HOUSTON – Houston City Council has once again delayed a vote to purchase a $16-million facility that would serve as a “super hub” for people experiencing homelessness.

Mayor John Whitmire says the pause will give the city more time to gather feedback from residents before moving forward with the plan to hopefully buy the property at 419 Emancipation Avenue.

A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Talento Bilingüe de Houston center in the East End. It’s located at 333 South Jensen Street…

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