Opinion
A disrespected community
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One longtime Austin resident wants to know why 15th District Commander Barbara West has been quietly reassigned to another post.
Community
Don’t miss Austin’s 10th annual holiday parade and tree lighting
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The parade starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 4th at the corner of Madison and Cicero, and the tree lighting is set for 7:15 p.m. outside the 15th District police station, 5701 W. Madison.
News
Stand up for peace this month in Austin
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The 100 Blocks, 100 Churches campaign against violence continues on Wednesday nights through the end of July.
News
Vigil marks teen’s death, tries to prevent more
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The public is invited to attend from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight in the 400 block of South Lotus Avenue.
Opinion
Retired officer calls for a new investigation
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T.C. McCoy wants the U.S. Justice Department to reexamine the case of the Austin Seven.
Community
Austin’s annual Christmas celebration this week
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The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5th at Madison and Cicero, and the tree lighting will be at 7:15 p.m. in front of the 15th District Police headquarters.
News
Police walking the streets of Austin
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West Side residents will see more patrol officers walking the beat under a Chicago Police Department initiative to beef up community policing.
News
Drug hot spot shut down at Laramie and Adams avenues, but community presence still needed
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The 5200 block of West Adams Avenue will hold its first meeting Saturday, and more events and meetings will follow to address crime in the neighborhood.
News
Austin’s new police commander, community plan to take back five crime hotspots
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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.
News
Activists, young people discuss reform at juvenile justice forum
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Many ideas exchanged about how to keep young people out of trouble in Austin, which has the third highest number of teen arrests in the city.