Monthly Archives: December 2008

Los Texas Wranglers will be performing in Austin on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Los Texas Wranglers will help a great cause in performing the last benefit of the year. The Austin Tejano Music Coalition will host this year’s “Austin ‘s … Continue reading →

Commanders were moving forward with preparations for a possible ground assault, said an Israeli defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the information. — AP Dear all, Happy New Year! . . . … Continue reading →

Today has been designated as the National Day of Action for Gaza, and more protests are occuring nationwide. At the end of our protest yesterday, I asked if people were willing to stand up again for Gaza today. The answer … Continue reading →

Monday, Dec. 29th, 5:00-6:00 pm, In front of the Capitol, at 11th and Congress The Palestine Solidarity Committee requests your much needed participation in a demonstration to tell the city of Austin and our government leaders about the ongoing massacre … Continue reading →

Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 9:00am, Commissioner’s Courtroom, 710 Main Street, Georgetown Come to the Williamson County Commissioners Court to express your opinion on the Hutto contract extension vote. Get there early to speak during citizen comments. The Court meets at … Continue reading →

Reed’s Supporters Plan Protest for Monday, December 22, 2008. At 5:30 pm at the Capitol, 11th and Congress. THE TEXAS Court of Criminal Appeals Wednesday denied relief in the case of Texas death row prisoner Rodney Reed, as his family … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 20, 2008, 3-5pm Please join Texans United for Families, Grassroots Leadership, and many other organizations and people concerned with human rights from across Texas for a Vigil to End Family Detention at the T. Don Hutto Prison for … Continue reading →

12pm – 7pm Saturday Dec. 20, 2008 Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St. Austin, Tejas Resistencia Bookstore presents its yearly X-MAS TIENDITA: where you will find unique holiday gift items: Artesania, Jewelry, Tarjetas, Posters, Literature, … Continue reading →

December 4 through December 20, Thurs. through Sat., 8 p.m., Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street Austin Latino Theater Alliance (ALTA) presents La Pastorela 2008. Austin, TX- The 11th Anniversary Production of “La Pastorela” in Austin will be produced … Continue reading →

7pm Friday Dec. 19, 2008, Resistencia Bookstore, casa de Red Salmon Arts, 1801-A South First St. Austin, Tejas Red Salmon Arts presents Murals, Musica, y Mas: a visual & historical presentation on Chicana/o Murals en Tejas by veteran Austin artista … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 18 – International Migrants Day! 7-9 p.m. Cristo Rey Church (2215 E. 2nd St.) General Meeting of the Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition Members and non-members are invited to participate in AIRC’s general meeting. Topics will include: 1. update … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM, BookWoman, 5501 North Lamar #A-105 (between North Loop and Koenig Ln.; We¹re across the street from the U-Haul and next door to Great Hall Games.) Join us for a booksigning and conversation with … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 18, 12:30 – 1:00 PM, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th St., 9th floor Support quality health care for Texans. Oppose the closing of the University of Texas Medical Branch hospital in Galveston. Be there to show your … Continue reading →

Thursday December 18, 2008 10am Protest and Press Conference, 2110 E. 4th St., corner of 4th and Robert Martinez 12 noon, meet us at City Hall for Citizen’s Communication, 301 E. Cesar Chavez St. We are calling on you to … Continue reading →

Friday, December 12, 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM This event will feature the world premier of the Dirty Adventures of Batman and Robin and other short films by Trey Baker. There will be a Galaga competition for trophies and prizes, … Continue reading →

Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Austin City Hall, Cesar Chavez & Lavaca Come together for a rally and speak-out in protest of inequality.  Join the LGBT community in an economic boycott and nationwide direct action for marriage equality. … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m., Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, TX Human Rights Advocates to Speak Out against Detention of Infants and Children in Williamson County GEORGETOWN, TX – On Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m. a peaceful coalition … Continue reading →

Wayne Sadberry will be playing his saxaphone at James Studio 59, 318 N. Main, downtown Bryan, on Friday from 6-8 pm. There is no cover, but he will be taking donations for the Brazos Valley African American Museum. Stop by … Continue reading →

The Dallas Peace Center (DPC) hosts its 22nd annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner, Thursday, December 4 Reception – 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Program – 7:00 p.m. Double Tree Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch TX Honoring Rev. L. Charles Stovall, … Continue reading →