Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The waiting list will open online on October 22, 2014 at 12am to October 27, 2014 at 11:59pm. Apply online at https://Austin.apply4housing.com\. For additional assistance to complete the pre-application can call 1-888-262-3949. #housingauthority, #cityofaustin, #section8voucher, #austinhousingwaitinglist Information courtesy of the Austin American Statesman Damita Miller- Shanklin Ujima Magazine Continue reading Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

Meet the Director of 2nd Sunday, Tawanna Jackson

There are many people involved in a play. The one person that wears the important hat is the Director. I spoke with the Director of 2nd Sunday and this is what she had to say … Ujima: Directing seems to be a very demanding job. What does directing a stage play consist of? Tawanna: Yes, directing is a very demanding job. You have to consider … Continue reading Meet the Director of 2nd Sunday, Tawanna Jackson

Meet the Organizer Of The East Austin Community Fall Festival on November 1st

I love to share stories of people in our community who make things happen. They see a need and the next thing you know a festival is born. I wanted to find out about the East Austin Community Festival and how Shametra McGregor is making it come together. What prompted you to coordinate the first East Austin Community Festival? Shametra: With the increase of people … Continue reading Meet the Organizer Of The East Austin Community Fall Festival on November 1st

Central Texans Take Steps To Fight America’s Number One Killer

WHO: The American Heart Association (AHA) is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. The AHA teams up with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization … Continue reading Central Texans Take Steps To Fight America’s Number One Killer

New Play: 2nd Sunday, Playing For Keeps with Author Tanisha

There is a new play starting in Austin on November 8th playing through November 9th. The play is called 2nd Sunday, Playing For Keeps. The play comes from the book writtten by Austinite Tanisha Hooks. We have had the opportunity to interview not only Tanisha but the director and actors. We will be sharing those interviews with you throughout the next couple of weeks.  We … Continue reading New Play: 2nd Sunday, Playing For Keeps with Author Tanisha