Opinion
Signs and dollar signs
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Serethea Reid, founder of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association, writes about unanswered requests to the 29th Ward alderman to install a sign many believe would deter crime in the community.
News
Twenty Austin blocks to be resurfaced, repaired using Ald. Ervin’s menu money
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The project was presented at Monday’s 28th Ward meeting, along with other action to clean up the streets, including police efforts to combat crime and the city’s April 21 Clean and Green volunteer day.
News
Austin’s new police commander, community plan to take back five crime hotspots
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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.
News
Austin views award-winning documentary “The Interrupters”
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The March 5 screening at Austin Town Hall brought residents and activists together with a mission to prevent violence and save lives.
News
Criminal record sealing law hearing to be held Thursday
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Residents are encouraged to contact state representatives in support of the bill before March 8.
Community
Official wants memorials removed from West Side
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They’re not a “good look” for the community, says 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin.
News
Police response slow in Austin compared to Near North neighborhoods
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Data showing inequities in the number of police dispatched prompted a lawsuit against the city, but residents have not seen improvements.
Community
Congressman Davis seeks hearing on abandoned properties
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A recent federal report finds that taxpayers are paying for the surge in vacant properties.
News
Hunt continues for killer of Austin police officer
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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrests and conviction of the robbers responsible for Officer Clifton Lewis’ murder.
Opinion
Let’s take back our streets
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James Deanes asks why young people are allowed to loiter and urges residents to take a stand against it.