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Local students to see fewer familiar faces this year

By Keyanna Johnson | September 2, 2014

About 65 teachers and staff lost their jobs on the West Side in the latest round of CPS layoffs.

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Austin youth to compete in Hoops in the Hood tournament

By Keyanna Johnson | August 22, 2014

Thirty-one teams will participate from across the city Saturday at Seward Park.

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Local group vying for $350,000 to improve Austin

By Keyanna Johnson | August 21, 2014

Friday is the deadline to cast your vote for PCC Community Wellness Center.

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Summer program empowers West Side youth

By Keyanna Johnson | August 4, 2014

I Am We’s pilot program C.A.K.E (Communication, Accountability, Knowledge and Effectiveness) aims to promote leadership, deter violence and create unity among teen girls through storytelling.

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Youth showcase their talent and vision for Austin

By Keyanna Johnson | July 28, 2014

7th and 8th graders from Ella Flagg Young and Duke Ellington Elementary schools who participated in the 21st Century’s Beyond the Bell summer program performed Friday.

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New documentary shows how War on Drugs has affected one Austin block

By Keyanna Johnson | July 25, 2014

The community is invited to the July 25 premiere at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago.

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Stand up for peace this month in Austin

By Keyanna Johnson | July 7, 2014

The 100 Blocks, 100 Churches campaign against violence continues on Wednesday nights through the end of July.

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Leland School gets new outdoor space

By Keyanna Johnson | June 26, 2014

It’s one of four citywide that’s a Space to Grow pilot project, sponsored by Openlands and the Healthy Schools Campaign.

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West Side loses advocate for education

By Keyanna Johnson | June 8, 2014

Visitation will be held June 9 for James Deanes, who died last week. His funeral will be Tuesday.

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Trash has got to go, say residents, church members

By Keyanna Johnson | June 4, 2014

Residents like Terry and Lee Redmond as well as the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and New Life Community Church work on beautifying the West Side.

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