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Community calls for peace at 14-year-old boy’s funeral
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Family and friends mourn the death of Damani Henard, one of 17 people killed in Austin so far this year.
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Basketball league for teens offers more than hoops
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Mentoring and spirituality are part of the weekly activities. A tournament will be held this week in Austin.
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Some tenants of troubled apartment may be ordered to vacate
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While renovations were made to fix unsafe, unsanitary conditions in the foreclosed complex, some residents may have to leave due to unpaid rent.
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DePriest supporters laud academic awards, teachers in efforts to remove school from CPS’ potential closure list
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DePriest has earned numerous academic awards and last year, a first-grade instructor received the Golden Apple Award honoring exceptional teaching (pictured).
Community
Enjoy a meal with neighbors on Saturdays
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Bethel Lutheran Church is sponsoring “Taste and See” community meals at four locations.
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May Community Academy after-school and community programs too valuable to lose, advocates for keeping school open say
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The YMCA and other service providers offer after-school, summer and weekend programs for students, parents and community members at May.
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Key Elementary students, teachers fight to keep school open
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Advocates for keeping the school open say Key’s after-school programs are vital for student success.
Community
West Side job fair at Peace Corner Youth Center
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Hiring managers will be on site Feb. 28 at the Peace Corner Youth Center, 5022 W. Madison St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Lewis Elementary undergoing building improvements, should be removed from possible school-closure list, some West Side residents say
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Closing Lewis would “blow a hole” through CPS’ rationale of shuttering neighborhood schools to save money, at least one Austin education advocate says.
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Parents, teachers tout Armstrong’s rising test scores in efforts to save school from closing
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Armstrong students moving in “leaps and bounds,” and the school should be removed from CPS’ potential closure list, advocates for keeping the school open say.