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"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...be improving. In December, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the first..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent

And worries about slow progress in reading, math

"...The Austin Independent School District stepped into a new era on..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...On Nov. 23, 1996, high school sophomore Bill Wallace was involved in a dispute between..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making in addressing one of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...Those who understand the agreement that Austin ISD struck with the Texas Education Agency in September..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...investment plan, to go toward community partners like the Austin Area Urban League, Colorado River Alliance, and Del Valle..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Centers and the Misting Canopy Pilot at Republic Square. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services responded to 944 heat-related illness..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature

AISD Offered TEA Deal That Could Lead to Takeover

Reading the TEA leaves

"...The Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School Dis­trict has been creepy. After the state agency..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Podcast Uncovers the Truth Behind 95 Bodies Found in Sugar Land

A mystery reveals a dark side of Texas’ history

"...In 2018, construction crews working on a new school in Sugar Land, Texas, discovered 95 bodies in unmarked..."

June 24, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Still No Word on How Much TEA Will Influence AISD Special Ed

Local figures hope for a lower level of oversight than planned

"...Public school officials in Austin were alarmed when the Texas Education..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...for state employees. It's a million-dollar view of Downtown Austin, free to innocent trespassers...."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: School Boards and Rail Lines

Searching for a super, roughing out the rail routes

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict Board of Trustees will be selecting..."

March 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Stanching the Flow of AISD Teachers Straight Out of Town

Education Austin demands higher pay for teachers and support staff

"..."I don't want to leave Austin," said Traci Dunlap, a kindergarten teacher at Maplewood Elementary..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Also, make sure to follow all our coverage at austinchronicle.com/sxsw...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments

Voters boost big-ticket bonds

"...The Austin Independent School District's $2.44 billion bond package, composed of..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...5 by 7 inches, from an address in Northwest Austin. Part of Chiles’ work as a network administrator for..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...or indie leanings, these are good people. CITY OF AUSTIN..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...The last time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...City Council Districts 5 and 8 begin just across the lake from..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Hungry Children Need Healthy School Meals to Thrive

A pandemic-era program that supported hungry children is set to disappear at the end of June. Pediatricians urge a new focus on food for kids.

"...annual well-child check. "The free breakfast and lunch at school has been a lifesaver for me financially and Desmond..."

June 24, 2022 Column by Elizabeth Mann

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...issued what's called a red flag warning for the Austin and San Antonio metro areas, indicating increased wildfire risk..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability

Opinion: It's time for the Travis County Commissioners Court to order an independent performance audit of Central Health

"...While Central Health, our countywide public health care district for the poor, recently celebrated breaking ground on replacing..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Nelson Linder

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...Margaret Bachicha, an assistant principal at Dobie Middle School, didn't know that the Austin Independent School District had..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...after call as he drove over icy roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Round Rock ISD Boils Over as Superintendent Fate Is in Limbo

Board of Trustees punts its final decision

"...to the scandal and political uproar within the 48,000-student district, which has garnered national attention from right-wing media outlets...."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...has been issued for South Central Texas, including the Austin area, for this Thursday, February 4. Up to a..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature

Texas Officials Optimistic as Freezing Temps Approach

Peak energy demand forecast for Friday morning

"...were already packed on Wednesday morning. By the time Austin Independent School District announced it would cancel classes on..."

Feb. 2, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Chito Vela has won the special election to be Austin's next City Council member representing District 4. Vela will..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature

AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...With budget talks on the horizon, Austin ISD teachers are sweating the latest unwelcome change in..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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