Opinion
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s response to looting
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The state and city must invest in West and South side neighborhoods, writes state Rep. La Shawn Ford. “Our city cannot leave our struggling communities behind.”
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Austin businesses damaged by looters
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Businesses along Austin’s major thoroughfares – including North Avenue, Chicago Avenue and Madison Street – were hit by looters after peaceful protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
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Help clean up Austin
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Volunteers are need to help clean up debris after many Austin businesses were damaged and looted in the wake of protests over the killing of Floyd George. You are needed at any of three sites: 10 a.m. at Lake and Laramie, 12 p.m. at Lacrosse and Maypole, and 2 p.m. at Lavergne and Washington. Bring your own cleaning supplies if you can. Help your community.