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Stronger relationship in 2018 priority for Austin ministers, residents and police

By Xueer Zhang | November 15, 2017

Churches, community groups and law enforcement need to focus on collaboration and increasing participation at various events, West Siders said at a meeting held last week at the 15th District Police station.

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Residents remember two men fatally shot in front of Austin church

By Xueer Zhang | August 16, 2017

More than 50 people gathered outside Friendship Baptist Church, at 5200 W. Jackson Blvd., a day after Sunday morning’s shooting to speak out against the violence and urge people everywhere to fight for safe neighborhoods for all.

Austin

Local church brings community together with monthly free meal

By David Woods | December 9, 2016

All are welcome at Friendship Baptist Dec. 9th as they serve their monthly free meal starting at 1 p.m.

News

Church without heat seeks donations

By T.J. Kremer III | February 21, 2015

The nuns who operate Fraternite Notre Dame say they need $200,000 to replace the heating system.

Opinion

Should pastors get involved in politics?

By Valerie Leonard | October 30, 2014

Ministers must be careful, or they risk getting their churches in trouble with the IRS and hurting their community, writes West Side advocate Valerie Leonard.

News

Free screenings at Austin churches Sunday

By AustinTalks | September 27, 2014

Several West Side faith communities will be participating in the health initiative.

Opinion

Do you want to be a part of the solution?

By Terry Redmond | May 9, 2014

Local resident Terry Redmond challenges fellow West Siders to make Austin the beautiful place it can be.

Community

Author to speak on separation of church and state

By AustinTalks | April 10, 2014

Susan Jacoby will be appearing at Third Unitarian Church 11 a.m. Sunday. All are welcome to attend.

Community

Hundreds turn out for Austin Dream Makers tournament

By AustinTalks | January 3, 2014

The Rising Sun team beat Greater Saint John in the final game.

Community

Happy Thanksgiving

By AustinTalks | November 28, 2013

Christ Resurrection MB Church will serve a free community dinner today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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