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Rep. Ford’s bank fraud case moves to fact-finding phase
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The West Side representative’s attorney said after his court appearance on Friday, the discovery provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office looks “favorable.”
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Austin Coming Together has a new leader
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The Rev. Reginald Bachus of Friendship Baptist Church replaced former executive director Amara Enyia.
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Remembering Austin police officer Clifton Lewis
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Marking one year since his death, Lewis’ fiance reflects on the fallen officer’s legacy.
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One year later, case remains open in shooting death of Austin police officer
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One gunman and a getaway driver were charged with first-degree murder, but police are still searching for a second gunman and another suspect.
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Austin aldermen author few citywide ordinances
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Most legislation sponsored by the West Side City Council members affects just their individual wards.
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ACT planning “innovation park” and arts district
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Working with Eco-Vidal Design and others, the Austin community coalition is looking for input on the project they hope will include the old Brach’s Candy factory.
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Fewer Austin residents claim unemployment
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Recent information shows the rate has dropped, leaving some to believe the economy is getting better but others say it’s down because people have exhausted their benefits.
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MindBloom Preschool will not reopen in Austin
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The early childhood education program’s owner said her ideas were not accepted by the community, resulting in financial difficulties due to low enrollment.
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Community reacts to YMCA member center closure
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Some say the Oct. 1 closing will have a negative impact on the community, but a YMCA spokeswoman says the nearby Logan Square member center and services at Horatio May Community Academy will satisfy residents’ needs.
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One family’s efforts to bring change
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While the owners of the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center say operating their establishment is sometimes “taxing” on their entire family, they say they have seen its positive impact in Austin.