A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was born, phoenixlike, out of..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Green Knight

Dev Patel and David Lowery enchant with this astounding Arthurian myth

"...Directed by: David Lowery. Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita..."

July 30, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Remembering Hazel Obey

Local civil rights leader, whose civic career spanned more than three decades, died Dec. 30

"...where the Rev. Obey became senior pastor at the David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Obey's religious faith was at..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...in his life," says Pastor Joseph C. Parker of David Chapel Baptist Church, who's known Watson since they were..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rise of McMansions

Those large-scale "starter castles" on postage-stamp plots of land bring two of the Austin City Council's most cherished ideals into direct conflict.

"...value of their own property. Joseph Parker, pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, told council last week that..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Activist conference targets gentrification

"...The Rev. Joseph C. Parker, pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, said myriad impediments to the..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Something to Live For

"...concert promoter, Akins was an active member of the David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and founding member of Austin's..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Neighborhood Soup

"...Jeff Travillion -- local NAACP director and member of David Chapel -- in his Planning Commission presentation. Noting that..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...one of the most influential. And Joe Parker at David Chapel Missionary Baptist and Sterling Lands at Greater Calvary..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...for mayor. Visitation will be at 7pm Friday at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK Blvd. Funeral..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Tuesday, Sept. 21, 5-8pm David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (East)..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...IMAGINE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FORUM (See Monday.) 5-8pm. David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

Vignette's incentive package to move downtown wins easy approval; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan moves forward despite loud and lengthy protests.

"...anywhere it wants to go," says the company's attorney, David Armbrust. "It's in a very rapid growth mode with..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence

"...Brown spearheaded a gun violence prevention town hall at David Chapel in East Austin, where public safety officials and..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: It’s a Long, Long While From May to November ...

"...People, particularly strongly by Pastor Joseph C. Parker of David Chapel: APR's early messaging about the origins of the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...volunteer co-chairs include the Rev. Joseph Parker, pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: The Way We Got Here

On the journey to today’s Austin, Ron Davis helped make the road by walking

"...grandfather, the Rev. Silas Leonard "S.L." Davis, led first David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church then Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Right Thing to Do

Oct. 31, 2018 Postmarks

Council-Staff Tension Spills Over in Budget Talks

Spelman and Martinez drill staffers over cost projections and turnover

"...in June 2012, the Rev. Joseph C. Parker of David Chapel sent a letter to Council members, writing he..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin Energy Sets the Curve

Stakeholders weigh in on top choice to lead utility

"...the Turlock trip participants, the Rev. Joseph Parker of David Chapel Mis­sion­ary Baptist Church hoped to get a sense..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 25-April 1

"...Foun­da­tion's ongoing efforts to prevent teen dating violence. 3-7pm. David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK. www.ortrallafoundation.org. Sunday28..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature

Introducing ... Lee's Long List

"...Rev. Joseph Parker, David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...– The Rev. Joseph C. Parker Jr., of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in his invocation at the..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Beside the Point

New council begins – then takes a month off

"...And so David Chapel's pastor, the Rev. Joseph Park­er Jr., offering the..."

July 4, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Quote of the Week

"...justice." – The Rev. Joseph C. Parker Jr., of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in his invocation at last..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

March 7-12

"...and confidential HIV testing and other health screenings. 6:30pm. David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK, 972-5184. Saturday..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...The Rev. Joseph Parker Jr., pastor, David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...• MLK Boulevard TOD charrette: Tuesday, April 24, at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall), 2211 E. MLK...."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...as D.J. was held this past Sunday at the David Chapel Baptist Church on East MLK. Basketball luminaries such..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Dennis Johnson Memorial to Be Held Sunday

"...will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 4pm, at the David Chapel Baptist Church, 2211 E. Martin Luther King Blvd...."

Feb. 23, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

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