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Columnist seemed more cynical than sarcastic

by John W. Fountain III on September 3, 2010

AustinTalks commentator John W. Fountain III offers a different view on the Chicago police meeting with gang members.

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First Chicago flood disaster recovery center opens in Austin

09.02.2010 News

Victims of the summer floods lined up early Wednesday at FEMA’s center to apply for money.

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Local group provides jobs, cleans up from flood

09.01.2010 News

The Westside Health Authority has volunteers available to help through the end of September.

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Austin women urged to be proactive, vocal in fighting breast and ovarian cancer

08.31.2010 News

Event last Saturday at Loretto Hospital spotlights these too-often deadly diseases.

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Residents upset with La Follette Park budget cuts

08.30.2010 News

The newly formed park advisory council vows to fight to get more attention – and money – from Mayor Daley.

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Grandparent network expanding to West Side

08.28.2010 News

The 7-year-old Grandfamilies Program of Chicago launches its suburban support groups this month.

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FEMA grants available for flood victims, but red tape may await

08.27.2010 News

Help will be available today at several Austin-area schools for those needing to start the application process.

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New state legislator will be unopposed on Nov. 2 ballot

08.26.2010 News

Rep. Camille Lilly will face no opposition in her first election for House District 78.

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West Siders gather to share poetry and their lives

08.25.2010 News

The next monthly poetry reading at the North Austin Public Library will be in October.

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The change we need is local

08.24.2010 Opinion

A local businessman urges Austin residents to decide what’s really important and get involved. Read Malcolm Crawford’s column, first published in the Austin Weekly News.

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