Plans to help homeless rehabilitate as residents in The Heights report violence and crime taking over

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…

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