News
Internet access, computer literacy lacking in Austin
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With the help of a state grant, Austin Coming Together will announce next month its plans to bridge the digital divide on the West Side.
News
Gary Comer Campus to close, community working to keep building open
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While students at San Miguel’s West Side location will have to find a new school after the end of this academic year, its representatives and members from Austin Coming Together and St. Joseph Services want Austin youth to continue using its community center, computer lab and gym.
News
Emanuel’s economic development plan to create jobs, fix roads on West Side
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Investments in manufacturing and improvements in infrastructure are outlined in the 64-page report released last month.
News
Design competition to combat Austin’s high foreclosure rate kicks off
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The Sweet Homes Chicago project is accepting applications through Aug.15 from designers interested in developing plans.
News
Manufacturing job program; arts district coming to Austin
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Both projects are being developed by the group Austin Coming Together with help from the city and other local organizations.
Community
Austin Safety Net Works basketball kicks off new season
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The workshop series focuses on building skills, having fun and enforcing healthy habits.
News
Group hopes to get “Promise Neighborhood”
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If chosen, the West Side would receive federal funding to strengthen schools so kids can go from “cradle to college to career.”
Community
Is Austin ready to go green?
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Field Museum anthropologists spent time this summer learning how some residents are already engaging in practices that can prevent climate change.
Opinion
Austin Polytech creating healthy futures
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The high school’s founder says academy holds much promise for students and the West Side.
News
Austin Coming Together getting a new leader
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Amara Enyia will replace Rev. Reggie Bachus, who’s moving to New York to be a pastor.