education
Douglass HS, community step up efforts to recruit students
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Residents, school officials and local lawmakers are working to meet goal set by CPS to enroll at least 100 freshmen for the upcoming school year
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Youth, Chicago police discuss bridging the gap
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Teens talked at Saturday’s meeting about their fear of officers, while 15th District Commander Dwayne Betts vowed to break down the walls between the department and local residents.
Community
Local business group hosts after-hours event
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A few dozen people attended the Austin Chamber of Commerce gathering.
Community
Mortgage settlement brings praise and disapproval from West Side leaders
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and South Austin Coalition’s Elce Redmond have different views, but both agree progress has been made and more work still needs to be done.
News
Community group works to end HIV/AIDS stigma
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Members focus on awareness and prevention education, and promote public services available to those living with the illness.
News
New state legislator will be unopposed on Nov. 2 ballot
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Rep. Camille Lilly will face no opposition in her first election for House District 78.