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West Side leaders speak out at CPS budget hearing

By Katie Kather | August 5, 2013

Audience members voice frustration over no elected officials being present at the meeting.

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Seven underutilized Austin schools remain on CPS’ list, could face closure

By Ellyn Fortino | February 15, 2013

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.

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Education activists, parents refute CPS utilization numbers

By Ellyn Fortino | February 1, 2013

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

By AustinTalks | April 12, 2012

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.

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NAACP holds second candidate forum in Lawndale

By Ellyn Fortino | February 20, 2012

Low voter registration, water conservation and green infrastructure were some topics discussed.

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Incumbent touts small victories in the 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | April 4, 2011

Ald. Sharon Dixon hopes to hang onto the seat she won from her opponent four years ago. The election is Tuesday.

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Ousted alderman trying for comeback in 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | April 3, 2011

Michael Chandler hopes to regain his seat in Tuesday’s runoff. He wants another shot at representing South Austin and Lawndale.

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Musician digs West Side’s hidden blues treasure

By Bonni McKeown | March 28, 2011

Larry Taylor will talk about his new book and his band will perform April 4th at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Election continues in the 24th Ward

By Sarah Ostman | March 21, 2011

The ballot has been narrowed from 18 candidates to two. The current alderman, Sharon Dixon, faces Michael Chandler, who used to represent the area.

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