HOUSTON – Residents in one Heights neighborhood say they are increasingly afraid to go outside as confrontations with people living along a nearby bayou escalate, raising concern for both public safety and the well‑being of those experiencing homelessness.
Neighbors on Shepherd and Larkin describe a rise in aggressive behavior, thefts and, in some cases, weapons.
Alfredo Figueroa, who has lived in the area about eight years, said the situation has worsened recently…