What is the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference? The conference is hosted by Austin Travis County Integral Care and sponsored by community partners from the public and private sectors. The conference provides information and educational opportunities to consumers, families and the community about mental health, developmental and intellectual disabilities, chemical dependence, co-occurring disorders and physical health issues. What is the mission of the … Continue reading TEXAS AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE

By Shametra McGregor Chaz Shepherd, who is also an accomplished actor, recently starred as Harpo in Oprah Winfrey’s Broadway Production of “The Color Purple,” opposite R&B songstress Fantasia Barrino. You may also know him from the movie, Set It Off as “Stevie”, The Temptations as “ Al”, or even his reoccuring role as “Trey Diggs” on the hit show The Game. Chaz Shepherd is no … Continue reading BROADWAY, MOVIES, TV AND SONG THATS CHAZ SHEPHERD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin Fashion Designer Teresa Valenzuela-Basa Launches Clothing Line in New Vento e Sole / wind and sun Collection Austin, TX – February 6, 2013.   Inspired by the wind and sun of her native Chile, Austin fashion designer Teresa Valenzuela-Basa will unveil her Vento e Sole (wind and sun) clothing line at Ballet Austin this 17th of March.  The clothing line, which features … Continue reading TERESA VALENZUELA-BASA LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE

THE BUILDING IS GONE, BUT THE CHURCH REMAINS: HISTORICAL SAN ANTONIO BUILDING DEMOLISHED IN MULTI-ALARM FIRE By Naomi Logan Richard FEBRUARY 2, 2013 – SAN ANTONIO, TX – Friday, just after midnight, more than two dozen San Antonio Fire Department units were called to a multi-alarm fire at the Childress Memorial Church Of God In Christ, 901 North Pine Street.  No injuries or fatalities were … Continue reading HISTORICAL SAN ANTONIO BUILDING DEMOLISHED IN MULTI-ALARM FIRE

First Saturday Youth Public Safety Town Hall   TCSO/APD/AISD/ACC Public Safety Town Hall   From #3 to #1 Safest Community Area in The United States by 2015  & Beyond Eliminating Crime & Violence in the Travis County/Austin Capital Area Planning-Networking Coordinating Meeting- All Are Welcome 9 a.m.-10 a.m.-Friday, February 1, 2013   Location: Next Door To Simpson United Church   NAACP-Austin Branch office;  1709 East … Continue reading FIRST SATURDAY YOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL MEETING