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Community leaders to meet to discuss pressing drug problem

October 25, 2016
By AustinTalks | October 25, 2016

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Runners, walkers still sought for this weekend's 5k
You can register online for the Sept. 22 event or on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35 per person or $300 per team. The run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Austin P.O.W.E.R of Life is sponsoring the annual event.
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Elected officials, health experts put spotlight on opioid crisis
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Elected officials, health experts put spotlight on opioid crisis
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