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29th Ward

Multiple challengers file to run against Alds. Taliaferro and Mitts in February

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 29, 2022

Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.

37th Ward

City to soon pick developer for Laramie State Bank building

By Zach Cunning | March 7, 2021

Two of seven groups vying for the right to develop the iconic building received the highest score in a community survey as the city moves closer to selecting a winner. 548 Development’s ”Soul City Steam Center” and Brinshore and Westside Health Authority’s “Soul City Center” each earned a 3.6 score. The winning proposal could be announced as early as this week.

News

Few Austin residents have participated in early voting

By Analisa Trofimuk | March 2, 2018

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.

education

Douglass HS, community step up efforts to recruit students

By Terry Dean | June 8, 2017

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

Community

Prayer breakfast and leaders meeting this weekend in the 37th Ward

By AustinTalks | July 8, 2016

Pastors, ministers, clergy and others are invited to the July 9th event organized by Ald. Emma Mitts.

37th Ward

Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race

By Terry Dean | March 11, 2016

Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.

28th Ward

March primaries could secure power for West Side politicians

By T.J. Kremer III | December 9, 2015

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

By Terry Dean | December 7, 2015

Protesters continue to demand more action, reform after release of video showing teen being shot to death by police.

News

West Side group says new tax needed to help stop the violence

By T.J. Kremer III | November 30, 2015

The Greater Austin Independent Political Organization will holds it next meeting Dec. 12.

Community

Community Thanksgiving dinner Sunday

By AustinTalks | November 20, 2015

Ald. Emma Mitts invites 37th Ward residents to the event from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Beth-Ann Place.

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