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Community garden continues to unite residents
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The Root-Riot urban garden across from Douglass High School recently held its first bartering event.
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West Side banks applauded, criticized for lending practices
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PNC gets top marks from The Monroe Foundation, while Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase receive passing grades.
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Austin youth learn the dangers of unsafe driving
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Teens attend workshop at Marshall High School to learn how to stay safe on the road.
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Senior citizen, city at odds over leaky bathroom
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South Austin Coalition Community Council will hold a press conference today over the dispute involving a longtime Austin resident and Chicago’s Department of Housing and Economic Development.
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Homicides are up in Austin
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Deaths for the first half of the year are down citywide, according to RedEye. The Chicago Reader analyzes gun registrations.
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Austin siblings solve business puzzle
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The brother-sister duo, part of a five-member team, placed second in a national contest.
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Young people struggle with high unemployment
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Elected officials attending a hearing organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford hear from many who want more to be done to help the unemployed.
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Finding a job after prison challenging for many
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And it’s an even bigger challenge when times are tough. Westside Health Authority works with former prisoners, as does Bethel New Life.
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West Side postal offices targeted for closure
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Sites at 4222 W. Madison St., 324 S. Laramie Ave. and 5001 W. Division St. appear on the list.
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Hundreds of ex-prisoners seek help in Austin
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People come to the West Side for a second chance. Find out who’s helping them and see some of the challenges they face.