education
Douglass HS, community step up efforts to recruit students
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Residents, school officials and local lawmakers are working to meet goal set by CPS to enroll at least 100 freshmen for the upcoming school year
29th Ward
Closed Austin schools up for redevelopment bid March 13
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CPS is still trying to attract developers to re-purpose buildings shut in 2013.
Community
29th Ward residents invited to community meeting, BBQ
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting tonight’s event at Rutherford Sayre Park, 6871 W. Belden Ave.
'dry' precinct
Residents launch dry precinct referendum petition drive
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They’re seeking signatures from those living in Austin’s 42nd precinct so that voters can vote on the measure in 2017. But that will likely be too late to stop G & N Food and Liquor from opening in the 5500 block of West Van Buren.
29th Ward
Another neighborhood school tests positive for lead
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The devices that tested high have been turned off at three Austin schools – Ella Flagg Young, Lewis and Spencer. Other West Side schools must still be tested.
youth boxing
Family-owned West Side business launching youth boxing program
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The Ahmeds hope to be have an Austin location, next to their liquor store in the 5900 block of West Division, up and running by November.
29th Ward
Tree cutting, loitering and other issues raised at community meeting
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host the next 29th Ward gathering – where residents can discuss any topic of concern – 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Columbus Park Refectory.
29th Ward
Results of 29th Ward’s first participatory budgeting initiative announced
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro says $700,000 in funding will pay for six projects – ranging from community gardens and murals to pedestrian islands and park equipment. Six months of community meetings and two weeks of voting determined how the menu money will be spent.
29th Ward
29th Ward residents asked to vote on community projects
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The last day to cast your vote is Saturday, June 4th. This is the first year West Siders have been asked to weigh in on how Ald. Chris Taliaferro will spend $700,000 in menu money.
29th Ward
Ald. Chris Taliaferro holding community meeting tonight
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All 29th Ward residents are invited to Rutherford Sayre Park, 6871 W. Belden, at 6 p.m. May 18th to discuss neighborhood developments and learn about upcoming events.