It’s February and love is in the air. Or is it violence? In this month’s featured article the Lone Spangler talks about Random Violence on the streets of Austin, and how you can do your best to stay safe out there. Stay warm too! Don’t forget to visit our resources page to find out where you might get a hot meal, warm bed, blanket or other services to help you ride out the winter. Spring is almost around the corner. Thanks to everyone who supports the paper and our challenge to end poverty!
Women protest human trafficking in Austin on North Lamar Blvd – see ‘Sex Slavery’, page 6
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Contents
Safe Sleep … … 1
By Brenda S
A Street Valentine’s … … 1
By Roana
Same Old Hate … … 2
By The Lone Spanger
Down & Out … … 2
By TL Rice
Announcements … … 3
Community First! Village
By Lee Grimes
Mobile Arts & Wishes
From Dean W.
The Beatles … … 4
By John Curran
Gone Home Tributes … … 5
Kim Hamilton
By Rebecca A. Jinks
Dang It
By Fred Pettit
Sex Slavery … … 6
Submitted By Darel Smith
Random Violence … … 6
By Lone Spanger
Allergic … … 7
By John Curran
Cedar Fever … … 7
By Fred Pettit
Out Of Love … … 8
By Timothy Warfield
Words For Thought … … 8
By Stacy G.
Devil’s Den … … 9
By Lee Grimes
The Muck Stops Here … … 10
By Lone Spanger
Austin’s First Camping Ban … … 11
By 3 E’s
2013 Flood … … 12
By Lone Spanger
Eliminate Homelessness? … … 12
By Katie Mc Caskey
Case of Missing Backpack – Part 3 … … 13
By Jeff Tydeman
Gossip … … 14
By Fred Pettit
Resources and Services … … 15
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