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Less than 100 residents of the 29th and 37th Wards have cast their ballots in the March 20 primary. Early voting can be done at a Downtown site through March 4, then at a few Austin locations starting March 5.
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
Pastors, ministers, clergy and others are invited to the July 9th event organized by Ald. Emma Mitts.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
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.
Protesters continue to demand more action, reform after release of video showing teen being shot to death by police.
The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.
Ald. Emma Mitts invites 37th Ward residents to the event from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Beth-Ann Place.
The longtime alderman discussed several issues at her annual state of the ward address last week.
It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at 4926 W. Chicago Ave.