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Outgoing alderman named to mayor’s transition team

By AustinTalks | April 16, 2015

Ald. Deborah Graham, who lost her 29th Ward seat in the April 7th runoff, is one of about a dozen people serving on the special committee.

Opinion

New governor off to wrong start

By Valerie Leonard | November 6, 2014

West Side advocate Valerie Leonard questions the lack of diversity on Bruce Rauner’s transition team.

News

Time running out to support the Chicago Chargers youth football team

By AustinTalks | November 29, 2013

Saturday is the deadline to make a donation so players can compete in the national championships early next month in Florida.

Community

Final Explosion team in need of temporary practice space

By AustinTalks | February 6, 2013

The dance troupe’s founder is asking for someone to donate a large room for a few hours for two days leading up to a Feb. 23 performance.

Opinion

King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable

By John W. Fountain III | July 3, 2012

Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about ignoring “haters” and those standing in the way of greatness.

News

Austin and Garfield Park team up for Little League

By Ellyn Fortino | February 13, 2012

The merger increases baseball diamonds from one to eight for Austin kids, and players will receive free tutoring, mentoring and ACT prep classes.

News

Austin siblings solve business puzzle

By Bonni McKeown | August 1, 2011

The brother-sister duo, part of a five-member team, placed second in a national contest.

Community

New basketball leagues finishes its first season

By Jonathan Currie | June 6, 2011

Seventy players participated on six teams, organized by Austin Safety Net Works.

Community

Little League baseball coming to Austin

By AustinTalks | February 17, 2011

To sign up to play or to volunteer, contact the Westside Health Authority or Austin Safety Net Works.

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