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Christ the King leadership responds to student sit-in

By AustinTalks | February 5, 2013

The following unedited letter comes from the Rev. Christopher J. Devron, president of Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory High School, in response to last week’s AustinTalks’ article “Christ the King students stage sit-in.”

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Austin residents call for equal emergency services, police in Chicago Tribune opinion article

By AustinTalks | February 4, 2013

Ron and Serethea Reid of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association said they are concerned about what they say is a slow 911 response time from police.

Community

Enjoy a free meal Saturday

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2013

Truth & Deliverance International Ministries will hold its monthly community meal Feb. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., 5151 W. Madison St.

Community

Circle Urban Ministries hosting “Ready for college?” forum

By AustinTalks | January 28, 2013

The Jan. 29 forum for high school students and parents starts at 6:30 p.m., 118 N. Central Ave.

Community

State Rep. Ford’s annual family health challenge

By AustinTalks | January 19, 2013

The event is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park.

Community

Community calls on West Side Walmart to support Obama’s gun control initiative

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2013

Residents and community groups will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of the West Side Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave.

Community

State of the 29th Ward address Wednesday night

By AustinTalks | January 16, 2013

The Jan. 16 ward meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

News

Five years later, Austin teenager Yasmin Acree remains missing

By AustinTalks | January 15, 2013

The prayer vigil will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 15 at the home of Yasmin’s family, 4842 W. Congress Pkwy.

Community

Police staffing falls on West Side, citywide

By AustinTalks | January 1, 2013

In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.

Community

Congressman Davis hosting Kwanzaa celebration

By AustinTalks | January 1, 2013

The dinner and program starts at 2 p.m. Jan. 1. African attire is preferred.

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