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AISD Internal Messages Released as Charter Contracts Loom
Board will vote on third-party partnerships to avoid state takeover
Sammie Seamon
Sammie Seamon is a news staff writer at the Chronicle covering education, climate, health, development, and transportation, among other topics. She was born and raised in Austin (and AISD), and loves this city like none other. She holds a master’s in literary reportage from the NYU Journalism Institute and has previously reported bilingually for Spanish-language readers.
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The Data Center Impacts That We’re Not Talking About Enough
SXSW addresses problems and provides solutions
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SXSW Asks Why We Have Cannabis Prisoners in 2026
Last Prisoner Project says states need retroactive justice policies
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Texas Voucher Program Excludes Islamic Private Schools
Austin Muslims and new lawsuit say it’s religious discrimination
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Edwards Aquifer Nears Emergency Drought Conditions
First-ever Stage 4 declaration would mean new restrictions and guidelines
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Garibay and Tovo Emerge From a Crowded HD 49
The two will run off to represent Central Austin
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Blood Donations Urgently Needed After Sixth Street Shooting
City and nonprofit asking for immediate donations
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GOP Harps Against “Illegal Voting”
While Travis County struggles with the state’s buggy election management system
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The State Board of Education, and Why It Matters
Stepping down after a four-year term, Austin’s rep offers perspective
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I-35 Expansion Threatens Austin’s Only Food Forest
Volunteers are saving as many plants as possible before pipe relocation begins
