Austin
Stop the violence basketball game pits Austin players against Garfield Park
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Thirty scholarships – ranging from $500 to $1,000 – were awarded at Sunday’s game. New Mt. Pilgrim Church beat Greater St. John Bible Church 67-64.
banking
Push for West Side credit union continues
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West Side faith and community leaders have raised $43,850 of $150,000 seed money needed to get a match from philanthropic groups. The Leaders Network is asking others to join the founders circle and commit to making a $5,000 contribution.
Community
Free lunch Friday at Greater St. John Bible Church
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All are welcome for outreach and fellowship on July 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1256 N. Waller Ave.
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County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin
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Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.
News
A day to give thanks
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Greater St. John Bible Church’s Thanksgiving dinner tradition preserves soul food heritage each year.
News
Austin business owners celebrated
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Restaurant operator Charmaine Alfred and business leader Malcolm Crawford were honored last weekend.
Community
Austin church honors two local business owners Sunday
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Malcolm Crawford and Charmaine Rickette will be recognized as Greater St. John Bible celebrates its pastor’s 50th birthday.
News
Christmas celebrated throughout Austin
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From Bethel New Life’s annual holiday store to the toy giveaway at St. John Bible Church, the spirit is merry on the West Side.
Community
Hoops competition this weekend in Austin
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The single-elimination tournament will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 28th at Rising Sun Baptist Church. It’s sponsored by the Austin Dream Makers mentoring program, a collaboration of six West Side churches.
Community
Community peace camp set for Saturday
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The free event will be held at Ella Flagg Young School, 1434 N. Parkside, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It targets teen boys and men from 14 to 30.