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Special event for black males in 7th through 12th grade

By AustinTalks | March 9, 2017

The closed session will be held March 10 at Austin College and Career Academy.

Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Getting the most out of West Side TIFs

By Terry Dean | January 4, 2016

Activists, some elected officials continue to push for the taxpayer funds to be used to improve Austin.

News

City officials, local leaders talk economic development

By T.J. Kremer III | April 29, 2015

West Side business owners are pushing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration to invest in Austin.

News

Tribune continues its focus on Austin with story about pastor

By AustinTalks | October 21, 2013

City, state and federal agencies have spent millions of dollars on projects in which West Side minister John Abercrombie played a leading role, yet the results have been mixed, the paper reports.

News

ACT planning “innovation park” and arts district

By Ellyn Fortino | August 30, 2012

Working with Eco-Vidal Design and others, the Austin community coalition is looking for input on the project they hope will include the old Brach’s Candy factory.

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