Community event lends a hand to those who have served their time

TimeDone Texas, a statewide program to organize and empower Texans living with a past record, is hosting a community empowerment event at noon, Saturday, at Givens Recreation Center on East 12th Street. Organizers will help participants advocate for more progressive public safety policies. Those in attendance can also receive information about housing options, employment assistance, legal services, and other resources to help those with a criminal history move on and improve their lives. TimeDone, part of the Alliance for Safety and Justice, notes that Texas has more than 800 statutes, administrative rules, and court rules that make it difficult for those with a record to secure employment, education, or housing.