Community
Free community fair Saturday
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Tau Gamma Omega chapter) is putting on the six-hour event, which will include presentations, prizes and health screenings.
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Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor
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Thirty-year-old Amara Enyia is challenging Rahm Emanuel in a campaign she hopes puts the focus on uniting neighborhoods across the city.
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Last in series of meetings held for 29th Ward community plan
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The sustainability roadmap that’s been created will be updated and made public by January, said Ald. Deborah Graham.
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West Side local school council members gather
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Rep. La Shawn Ford tells members that if they unite, education on the West Side can improve.
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Community group focuses on Austin’s youngest residents
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Austin Coming Together’s Early Childhood Collaborative will hold its first major event Oct. 12.
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Oak Park group hosts meeting to get to know Austin neighbors
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Dozens of people attended the event that highlighted opportunities to partner with Austin.
Community
Sign up for this Saturday’s walk/run in Austin
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Circle Family Health Care Network is teaming up with the Austin Weekly News, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and Austin Coming Together to hold the second annual West Side Heart & Sole Family 5k Run/2 Mile Walk.
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Austin Coming Together has a new leader
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The Rev. Reginald Bachus of Friendship Baptist Church replaced former executive director Amara Enyia.
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Austin residents encourage unity to revive community
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Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
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ACT planning “innovation park” and arts district
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Working with Eco-Vidal Design and others, the Austin community coalition is looking for input on the project they hope will include the old Brach’s Candy factory.