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The local nonprofit will benefit from the upcoming Food Aid Festival, which will be held July 22 and 23 in Austin. The festival will raise funds for organizations addressing food insecurity.
In an interview, the longtime congressman explains why he was able to beat challenger Kina Collins for a second time. Ald. Taliaferro says he intends to run again for the city council.
Three Democrats – Kina Collins, Danny K. Davis and Denarvis Mendenhall – are running in the June 28th primary. Early voting continues Monday, and polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will also be weighing in on several other local, state and federal races.
Seven Austin schools would see a decline in their budgets under the proposed budget that will be considered by the Board of Education on June 22. Six others would see an increase. See the details for each school’s budget here.
At least 4,000 people gathered in Austin Saturday to enjoy music, food and family fun along the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue.
The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.
Children, students and adults marched in Austin to protest gun violence on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which was June 3.
Peace circles inspired the creation of 10 murals installed throughout the West Side. The artwork displays the vision West Siders have for their community.
This weekend, Austin residents can join a community day and restorative justice festival at Bethel New Life and La Follete Park.
Austin Coming Together has received a grant from the Tides Foundation. It is funding a restorative justice program that teaches young people to become peace circle keepers.