Opinion
Teachers or tissues?
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Advocates urge residents to attend a community meeting Monday night about more proposed charter schools for Austin.
Opinion
Silent killers in the community
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One longtime Austin resident pleads with her fellow residents to step up now and be a part of the solution.
Community
Hoops competition this weekend in Austin
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The single-elimination tournament will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 28th at Rising Sun Baptist Church. It’s sponsored by the Austin Dream Makers mentoring program, a collaboration of six West Side churches.
News
“I’m still stuck on that day”
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An Austin mom endures the pain of her only child’s murder, doing what she can to bring his killer to justice.
News
The police and community at odds
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Some fear the long strained relationship between officers and West Side residents is beyond repair.
News
Austin residents keep hope alive despite violence
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Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.
News
Christmas comes early to the West Side
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Santa Claus made an appearance at the annual tree lighting and parade sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
News
Austin presence at charter schools conference
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Students from Legal Prep Charter Academies performed, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford spoke on a panel of lawmakers.
Opinion
Despite challenges, the Austin community will prevail
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There are a lot of successes that need to be celebrated, writes longtime resident Dwayne Truss.
News
Little League provides more than baseball
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Boys from across the West Side come together to play a sport and form friendships that organizers hope will transcend time and gang lines.