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Austin Women's Health Center, which stopped providing abortions because of Texas' bans, is working to provide other vital care for patients. Grumet: Austin women's clinic fights for its patients ...
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Soon after the orphanage closed, in order to meet new and changing needs of the neighborhood, the Ella Austin Community Center was opened November 1, 1968, at the same location on Burnet Street. Although now in a different location, today the community center continues to honor the legacy of Ella Austin and her orphanage by serving San Antonio ...
Cochran was typically seen around 6th Street and Congress during business hours, frequently wearing women's clothing. His most popular attire was a leopard thong and high-heeled shoes. Cochran always identified as a man. [10] Leslie Cochran at the Keep Austin Weird 5K. Cochran ran for Mayor of Austin three times, most recently in 2003.
Despite pressure to move to segregated east Austin, Clarksville retained its African-American identity throughout the 20th century. Residents of Clarksville began requesting Austin city funds for the improvement and preservation in 1964, but dirt streets crossed the area until 1975, and a creek carrying sewage periodically flooded homes.
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The city council, including the mayor, are voted by Austin's residents. In 2014, Austin changed its at-large system of electing city council members to a 10–1 district-based system. The mayor serves a four-year term. Most of Downtown Austin is located within City Council District 9, with a small portion within City Council District 1.