News
West Side leaders speak out at CPS budget hearing
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Audience members voice frustration over no elected officials being present at the meeting.
News
Seven underutilized Austin schools remain on CPS’ list, could face closure
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Hundreds of West Side community members attended a second CPS meeting in the Austin-North Lawndale Network hours after the list was made public Wednesday, urging that their school be spared.
News
Education activists, parents refute CPS utilization numbers
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The group called for no school shutdowns Thursday night at Friendship Baptist Church at the first of two CPS Austin-North Lawndale Network community meetings.
Community
Theodis R. Leonard, 78, retired principal, activist dies
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Funeral services by Leak and Sons are scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, 1448 South Homan Ave. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., following the wake from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
News
NAACP holds second candidate forum in Lawndale
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Low voter registration, water conservation and green infrastructure were some topics discussed.
News
Incumbent touts small victories in the 24th Ward
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Ald. Sharon Dixon hopes to hang onto the seat she won from her opponent four years ago. The election is Tuesday.
News
Ousted alderman trying for comeback in 24th Ward
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Michael Chandler hopes to regain his seat in Tuesday’s runoff. He wants another shot at representing South Austin and Lawndale.
News
Musician digs West Side’s hidden blues treasure
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Larry Taylor will talk about his new book and his band will perform April 4th at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
News
Election continues in the 24th Ward
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The ballot has been narrowed from 18 candidates to two. The current alderman, Sharon Dixon, faces Michael Chandler, who used to represent the area.