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Austin group to hold open house Saturday

By AustinTalks | September 11, 2020

A House in Austin, which builds connections and supports families with small children on the West Side, will hold a ribbon-cutting at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at 533 N. Pine Ave.

Community

Event for veterans to be held Sept. 28

By AustinTalks | September 25, 2013

The Austin Community Action Team will host the event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.

Community

Austin YMCA to close October 1

By AustinTalks | August 10, 2012

In an Aug. 9 press release, the YMCA reported it will shut down services at the West Side location, moving members to the McCormick Tribune YMCA.

Community

Occupy Our Homes launches effort to help homeowners facing foreclosure

By AustinTalks | January 14, 2012

Participants wanting to canvass on Chicago’s West Side are welcome both Sunday and Monday.

News

Hundreds of ex-prisoners seek help in Austin

By Wendy Wohlfeill | July 27, 2011

People come to the West Side for a second chance. Find out who’s helping them and see some of the challenges they face.

Community

March against violence planned for next week

By AustinTalks | April 7, 2011

Join Healing Temple Head Start and others who want to show young people the community cares about them at the April 14th event.

Opinion

Where is the love?

By John W. Fountain III | February 8, 2011

Commentator John W. Fountain III remembers the enduring bond between his grandparents and wishes for more of the same.

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