gun violence
Town hall on violence draws hundreds, sparks solutions
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Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.
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As gun violence continues to surge in Austin, residents look for answers
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Nearly 30 people have been killed in Austin so far this year and dozens of others have been shot.
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Participatory budgeting in 29th Ward put on hold
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New Ald. Chris Taliaferro says that kind of citizen input will have to wait for next year’s budget.
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Gun violence summit gets mixed reactions
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Many who attended the June 13 meeting agreed with Commissioner Richard Boykin’s plan to enforce the curfew law and get weapons off the streets, but some objected to his idea to charge defendants as domestic terrorists.
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Cook County commissioner unveils plan to end gun violence
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Residents shared their experiences at the event organized by Richard Boykin. Another meeting will take place June 13.
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Emergency town hall meeting draws big crowd
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West Side residents and elected officials gathered Saturday to discuss combating gun violence.
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Murders down citywide in 2014, but not in Austin
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Major issues need to be addressed before homicides and other crime will decline, say local residents and advocates.
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West Side residents march to stop the violence
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About 40 people participated in the walk down Madison Street.
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Vigil marks teen’s death, tries to prevent more
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The public is invited to attend from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight in the 400 block of South Lotus Avenue.
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Community calls for peace at 14-year-old boy’s funeral
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Family and friends mourn the death of Damani Henard, one of 17 people killed in Austin so far this year.