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AISD to Close Historic School Campus in 2028
Oak Springs and Blackshear communities to become a new school
Sammie Seamon
Sammie Seamon is a news staff writer at the Chronicle covering education, climate, and other local stories. 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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What Does the Future Hold for Six Closing AISD Campuses?
Community members want a voice in determining future property use
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Austin Processes Cesar Chavez Abuse Accounts
City calls for street renaming and alternative ways to honor Chicano history
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AISD Internal Messages Released as Charter Contracts Loom
Board will vote on third-party partnerships to avoid state takeover
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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