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Lewis School students shine in history fair
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Five teens won honorable mention in a citywide competition – and they learned the importance of team work.
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After-school program inspires youth in Austin
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The next issues of Urban Girl and Urban Teen will be on sale later this month. Students working out of the Austin YMCA produce the magazines every quarter.
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SisterHouse: A place to start anew
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The Austin facility has been helping women fight their addictions for nearly 30 years. Women come from all over to get help.
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New alderman holds open house in Austin
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Our partners at the Austin Weekly News stopped by Ald. Deborah Graham’s office. Another new official – state Rep. Camille Lilly – will host the community May 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory.
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What should AustinTalks cover in the community?
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The Austin Weekly News attended our launch party last week. Learn what some in the crowd told Street Beat’s Delores McCain.
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Some local leaders want to create an African-American business district
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Such an area could be modeled after other Chicago neighborhoods like Greektown and Chinatown, and attract tourists to Austin.
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Urban garden takes root in Austin
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Plots can be rented this weekend and next in the 500 block of North Waller. Planting will begin soon.
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Austin residents say they don’t want the National Guard’s help
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Instead, they pleaded for more jobs at a meeting Rep. La Shawn Ford held Monday night to discuss ways to reduce violence this summer.
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South Side teams dominate dance competition
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The West Side team of Anotha Bad Creation placed in the top three Saturday night at the Austin YMCA.
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Program gives entrepreneurs, home buyers a hand
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West Side residents can get help saving money through a program that matches the funds they set aside.