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Austin preschoolers read, play at Dr. Seuss Day

By Darryl Holliday | March 13, 2012

This is the third year Jumpstart, a program that pairs college students with three to six-year-olds, has hosted the event.

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NAACP election forum sparks debate

By Darryl Holliday | March 7, 2012

The Feb. 25 event drew multiple contenders and supporters ready to back their chosen candidates.

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West Siders attend event to strengthen the body, mind and spirit

By Darryl Holliday | March 5, 2012

The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.

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Austin youth participate in Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam

By Darryl Holliday | February 28, 2012

The event, with teens from all over the city, runs through the second week of March, with Austin’s West Side Warriors competing again Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center.

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The Rev. Ira Acree releases book on finding “Mr. Right” just in time for Valentine’s Day

By Darryl Holliday | February 17, 2012

The Feb. 12 signing attracted area women looking for practical and spiritual guidance for dating.

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Local youth direct a “community healing”

By Darryl Holliday | February 2, 2012

The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.

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Austin High School campus alive with dance

By Darryl Holliday | December 21, 2010

Students participating in After School Matters performed a winter dance celebration last week. See what you missed!

Community

Biking through Austin

By Darryl Holliday | October 13, 2010

AustinTalks reporter Darryl Holliday spent Saturday afternoon riding through the neighborhood. Check out his ride.

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West Siders gather to share poetry and their lives

By Darryl Holliday | August 25, 2010

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

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