“The Mayor of the West Side” remembered

“The Mayor of the West Side” remembered

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Rev. Doc. Lewis Flowers, who passed away Sunday, was known as the “Mayor of the West Side.” As an advocate for social and economic justice, especially in his home neighborhood of Austin, Rev. Flowers left behind a sizable legacy and grateful community. Fellow pastor Marshall Hatch remembers Flowers’ life and work.