Crime
Violence at Central and Lake sparks community concern
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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.
Opinion
Congress must take action now on gun legislation, says local leader
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Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis shares his thoughts about the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas.
Chicago gun violence
Gun violence summit this weekend will highlight “endangered” neighborhoods
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Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has organized Saturday’s event at By the Hand. The public is also invited Thursday, July 7th to a community meeting sponsored by the Greater Austin Independent Political Organization.
Anita Alvarez
Activists demand, denied police meeting over last weekend’s shootings
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Community members renew their call for Rahm Emanuel to resign while the mayor promises reform.
Bettie Jones
Local activists, residents to protest outside the 11th Police District
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Several groups are calling for the removal of the officer who shot to death a 55-year-old woman and a 19-year-old neighbor last weekend.
News
West Side leaders want feds to investigate shooting death
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The community is invited to participate in a march around City Hall Dec. 4 to protest the way Laquan McDonald’s killing has been handled.
News
West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video
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Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.
News
City council ordinance targets under-aged drinking on party buses
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29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro has joined forces with other officials wanting to regulate the commercial vehicles after recent shootings.
News
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.
Opinion
Young leaders respond to current unrest
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Business leader Malcolm Crawford urges elders in the community to allow the next generation to take the lead in creating a new movement.