Number of people in Amarillo experiencing homelessness for first time increases

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The number of people in Amarillo experiencing homelessness for first time is up. There are also more homeless people overall. But more of them are staying in a shelter than on the streets.

The Amarillo Continuum of Care, and the City of Amarillo, released results from the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

The 2026 PIT Count, which was conducted Jan. 30, found 728 individuals experiencing homelessness in Amarillo. That is up from 641 in 2025…

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