Okay, Houston, your city hall is really talking about the human side of things this week. You know, beyond the usual policy debates, it’s about people right here in our neighborhoods.

### What’s happening with our neighbors facing homelessness?

So okay— the big one that really caught my eye this week is the spotlight on Scot More and Houston’s Homeless Court. This isn’t some abstract thing, y’all; this is real, boots-on-the-ground advocacy. According to a release from Thursday, May 15th, More is out there working to address homelessness directly through our city’s legal system. It’s a specialized court designed to help people clear minor offenses that often become huge barriers when you’re trying to get back on your feet.

Wait wait wait, let me back up— you know what the wildest part is? This court, it’s not about punishing. It’s about understanding the unique challenges our unhoused neighbors face. Things like unpaid fines for public intoxication or jaywalking, which seem small to us, can block access to housing, jobs, and even ID cards. This initiative is a practical approach, and it’s a big deal for folks living in tent cities under the freeways, from the Ship Channel out to Alief.

* Scot More is an advocate for the unhoused.

* He works with Houston's Homeless Court.

* This court helps clear minor legal offenses.

* The goal is to remove barriers to housing and employment.

This push for understanding is a testament to Houston’s heart, showing that we're trying to find compassionate solutions for some of our most vulnerable residents. It means folks facing tough times might just get a clearer path forward, right here in the shadow of the Rothko Chapel.

H-Town on the wire — no limits, no zoning, no excuses.

Ani and the crew are talking about this and more every morning on the show — hear it live at mornings.live.