KHOU-11’s Mike Zientek reports that Councilmember Michael Berry is proceeding with his effort to rein in Houston’s out-of-control street begging:
City Council members said they have received many complaints about people in the street asking for money, and this week they will look at changing solicitation policy.
Jack Shaver makes his living in 32-second blocks by washing car windshields.
Jack Shaver’s workplace is the intersection of Way side and the I-45 feeder.
He makes his living in 32-second blocks of time.
“I don’t like this part of my life,” Shaver said. “I landed in this.”
Houston City Council will soon consider a measure that will make Shaver’s job illegal.
It would ban anyone from walking into the street and asking for money.
“I’m asking a simple yes or no question,” Shaver said. “If they want it — great, if they don’t
