West Siders rally for voting rights

Young men participating in the MAAFA Redemption Project, a faith-based residential institute in West Garfield Park, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in Saturday’s voting rights march and rally. West Side ministers also attended the event, which marked the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.

7th congressional candidates meet for likely the last time before Tuesday’s primary

Hear likely for the last time from the candidates running for the seat that represents Austin in the U.S. House of Representatives. All four candidates – Congressman Danny Davis, and challengers Anthony Clark, Kina Collins and Kristine Schanbacher – have been invited to the March 12 forum, which will be held at 7 p.m. at 4540 W. Washington Blvd. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Learn where the 7th congressional candidates stand on the issues

All four candidates – incumbent Danny Davis and challengers Anthony Clark, Kina Collins and Kristine Schanbacher – have been invited to Thursday night’s forum, which is being sponsored by the South Austin Neighborhood Association. The candidates forum starts at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 and will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, at Jackson and Laramie.