safety

Violence at Central and Lake sparks community concern

By Terry Dean | April 23, 2017

The recent shooting that left one dead and five injured is just the latest in a string of crimes at the busy intersection in the heart of Austin.

County commissioner’s “endangered population” listening tour stops in Austin

By Terry Dean | September 22, 2016

Local residents expressed frustration over the lack of resources and attention paid to the West Side. Elected officials must do more, they said.

Liquor stores, gas stations put on notice to rid their areas of criminal activity

By Terry Dean | August 31, 2016

15th District Commander Dwayne Betts has been meeting with local businesses and community groups to make Austin safer.

Vacant properties in Austin and throughout city available for acquisition

By Terry Dean | August 3, 2016

Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.

Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains

By AustinTalks | July 14, 2016

High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.

Austin school tests positive for lead in the drinking water

By Nicholaus Garcia | June 26, 2016

Spencer Elementary Technology Academy is the first school in our West Side community to have samples come back above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s actionable levels. CPS is still testing other campuses in the neighborhood.