Tyler’s Homeless Issues

TYLER — A few months after the East Texas Rescue Mission is forced to shut down, the homeless are making a new part of Tyler their home. Salvation Army says they have had a large increase in the number of homeless people, but some are staying in other places–like downtown Tyler. According to KETK, out of concern for both the city’s safety and the homeless people, Mayor Barbara Bass says they’ll continue to work with organizations like the Salvation Army and Path to help.