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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TEA Investigates More Than 100 Teachers’ Online Posts About Charlie Kirk’s Death
Commissioner calls it “reprehensible and inappropriate content”
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Magnificent Movies, Fancy Books, a Cooking Club, and More Recommended Events
Keep your week filled with fun
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Cherrywood Gets 21-Foot-Tall Concrete Wall or Nothing
TxDOT pushes residents to vote for or against noise barrier along I-35 expansion
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Lorde, Samia, and Other Sonic Transmissions in This Week’s Crucial Concerts
A solid slate of sounds
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A Tiny Museum, Syntax Sandbox, Decompress Fest, and More Events
Recommended arts and culture happenings for your calendar
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33 Austin ISD Schools Now Face Overhaul
TEA threatens takeover if Austin ISD doesn’t quickly implement changes
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Trump Attacks Public Education Program for Toddlers
Unprecedented citizenship requirements could sow fear among low-income families
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Cutting Off Mega Users’ Power During Grid Strain Now an Option
Senate Bill 6 takes several steps to prevent power outages
Posted inArts
Improv Play Pride & Seek Goes On a Queer Hero’s Journey
Tess Hermes & Liz Brenner explore Pride season chaos at ColdTowne
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AISD Is Scoring Schools Ahead of Closure Decisions
The district is trying to fill seats and save money