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Author Archives: Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks

Posted inNews

With suicide increasing among Blacks, help is available, experts say

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

An Austin resident knows firsthand the importance of suicide prevention. The West Sider, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic, cited external circumstances as a driving force leading her to want to “escape.” There had been a death in her family, and she had experienced trauma and violence. But she […]

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Public safety initiatives discussed at community briefing

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
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Austin Taste the Town a success

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks July 21, 2021July 22, 2021
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Austin schools to see increase in budgets next year

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks July 14, 2021July 14, 2021
Posted inBusiness & Development

West Side United awards Austin businesswoman grant

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks June 15, 2021June 15, 2021
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New art exhibit features Austin, Oak Park activists

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks April 30, 2021May 5, 2021
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Prominent Austin activist to get farm named in her honor

by Shelby E. Hawkins/AustinTalks April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

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