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Girl Scouts unload cookies at Austin Town Hall for first time

By Michelle Meyer | 14 hours ago

Over 10,000 boxes of cookies were delivered to Austin Town Hall last weekend to be distributed across the West Side.

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Mental health fair to be held Thursday at Michele Clark HS

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2023

The public is invited to a community resource that will focus on mental health from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Earlier in the day, high school students will be able to privately hear from guest speakers and engage in interactive classes.

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Austin Coming Together announces updates on multi-million dollar projects

By Michelle Meyer | January 23, 2023

Four community projects worth a total of $100 million will be opening over the next few years in Austin. The projects were celebrated at the annual summit of Austin Coming Together held last weekend.

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Annual summit on Austin to be held Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 19, 2023

All residents are invited to Austin Forward Together’s community summit, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at By The Hand Club For Kids, 415 N. Laramie.

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Celebrate MLK’s legacy in Austin on Monday

By AustinTalks | January 12, 2023

West Siders of all ages are invited to a community event Jan. 16 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn more about his principles of nonviolence. RSVP now for the free event.

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Bethel New Life raising money for multi-million dollar community hub

By Michelle Meyer | January 3, 2023

The West Side nonprofit hopes to raise $5.4 million to construct a horticenter that will include a cafe, commercial kitchen, classrooms and a sunroom.

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Celebrate Kwanzaa this week

By AustinTalks | December 26, 2022

Celebrate Kwanzaa Tuesday at Malcolm X College’s annual celebration. All are welcome to the free event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

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All welcome at Saturday’s Winter Wonderland

By AustinTalks | December 16, 2022

Stop by Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17 for a hot meal, toys and more.

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Thursday is deadline to donate toys, clothing

By AustinTalks | December 14, 2022

Donations will be accepted until Dec. 16th at Fathers Who Care, 4540 W. Washington Blvd. The office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Thanksgiving dinner available Thursday

By AustinTalks | November 23, 2022

The free hot meals are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at 5323 W. Lake St.

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