Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Getting the most out of West Side TIFs
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Activists, some elected officials continue to push for the taxpayer funds to be used to improve Austin.
Anita Alvarez
Activists demand, denied police meeting over last weekend’s shootings
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Community members renew their call for Rahm Emanuel to resign while the mayor promises reform.
Brandon Johnson
Austin teachers say the mayor is pushing them to strike
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If CPS won’t compromise, teachers say they’re willing to hit the picket line for second time in four years.
basketball
Christ the King girls basketball coach winning praise
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The team has flourished under Edward Douglas’ leadership in the five years he’s been at the West Side school.
Amara Enyia
West Side youth to learn leadership from adult mentors
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Austin Chamber of Commerce head Amara Enyia is launching the Bridge Initiative, which will connect young people with veteran activists and community leaders.
15th District Police
Laquan McDonald case hangs over Austin tree-lighting event
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Participants at the annual celebration focused on coming together and healing the community as the protests continue.
28th Ward
March primaries could secure power for West Side politicians
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State lawmakers won’t see much competition this election cycle, but committeemen races could get interesting now that the Nov. 30th filing deadline has passed.
News
Marchers circle City Hall over Laquan McDonald case
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Protesters continue to demand more action, reform after release of video showing teen being shot to death by police.
News
West Side leaders want feds to investigate shooting death
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The community is invited to participate in a march around City Hall Dec. 4 to protest the way Laquan McDonald’s killing has been handled.
News
West Side group says new tax needed to help stop the violence
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The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.