SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

For Black Families, AISD's Special Ed Chaos Is Not New

Special, yet unequal

"...This spring, Austin ISD's special education department has faced a staffing shortage, a leadership..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Another 'Special Session'

Political series returns to PBS in February.

"...Our favorite public affairs program is returning to KLRU. Special Session is hosted by the indomitable Paul Stekler, documentary..."

Jan. 24, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Midnight Special

Is a boy with special gifts a savior or a weapon – or neither?

"...Jeff Nichols launches onto the national stage with Midnight Special, his fourth film, which is a studio production. Although..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Special Summer?

Gov. Perry and Speaker Straus play down the need for a speedy special session (note the speedy bit)

"...Number two: "Will he say anything about a special session?"..."

June 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Jury and Special Awards Announced

Texas filmmakers take top feature competition prizes

"...SXSW Film announced the winners for Jury and Special Award competitions this evening at a ceremony hosted by..."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Has AISD Cleared its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still not complete

"...an announcement: its once-egregious backlog of hundreds of uncompleted special education evaluations was “no more.” The backlog, which had..."

July 7, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Special Times Ahead

Perry confirms the inevitable with special session comments

"...meeting with business groups that there will be a special session. He's just not saying when, why, or on..."

June 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Session Specs

The basics of what's coming in this special session

"...What's a special session? A special session is when the governor –..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TV Review: Eugene Mirman Comedy Central Special

Alt-comedy hero misses the mark in an uneven standup show

"...things and explore creative boundaries. Still, tonight's Comedy Central special is more misses than hits...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Screens Post by Eli Black

Gov. Perry: Special Session Begins July 1

Lege to consider sunset, TxDOT bonds, and TxDOT authority

"...Gov. Perry Announces Special Session for July 1..."

June 25, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...hurdle in its goal to keep control of its special education services. At its meeting on Feb. 8, the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Special Session? Sure

GOP's bad timing opens door to Dem filibuster

"...of the House, looking dejected. Now a school finance special session seems a lock...."

May 30, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...Senate are scheduled to gavel in for the second special session of the 83rd Legislature. After the kumbaya nature..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Calls the Inevitable Special Second

Abortion, transportation and juvenile justice back on the call

"...pandering: As expected, Gov. Rick Perry has called a special session, starting July 1, with the three bills that..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Adds Abortion, Minimum Sentencing to Special Session

Two red meat conservative items bolted on to agenda

"...added two more items to the call for the special session...."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Bills for a Special Session

UPDATE: Measures mix unfinished business, new ideas, grandstanding

"...The first special session of the 82nd Legislature is only 525 minutes..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Avatar: Special Edition

"...Rodriguez and Giovanni Ribisi. The new release of this "special edition" includes "more than eight minutes of never before..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

CHIPing in on the Special

Dems get four Republicans to join call to add health care to special session

"...The longer Gov. Rick Perry waits to call the special session, the more organized the pressure to put other..."

June 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Wars: Special Edition

"...brass – could have predicted two decades back. This “Special Edition” is by no means the director’s cut one..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Heightens COVID Guidelines for Special Event Permits

Attendee screening, distancing provisions take effect Monday

"...mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as part of the special events permit application process through the Austin Center for..."

Aug. 29, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Alamo Drafthouse Announces Special Stephen King Season

Hail to the King, baby!

"...that this will be a King-Size Summer, with a special retrospective of his onscreen evildoing...."

June 27, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Announces Special Session

Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18

"...Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans for a special session this summer, to clean up a bit of..."

June 6, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Perry Calls Special Election for Strama's Seat

House District 50 on Nov 5 ballot with four Democrats in hunt

"...to become head of Google Fiber's Austin operation, a special election to finish his term was inevitable. Now Gov...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Election for State House Dist. 29

"...Gov. Rick Perry has set Dec. 19 for a special election to determine a replacement for Rep. Glenda Dawson,..."

Nov. 27, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She brought the results to the special education staff at Pecan Springs Ele­­ment­­ary, who concurred. But..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will AISD Crack Down on Special Ed?

Advocates decry district's trend from 'disability' to 'discipline'

"...Austin ISD is a very special place. There are more than 10,000 special-education students in..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Has AISD Cleared Its Special Education Backlog, or Not?

After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still to be completed

"...made an announcement: Its once egregious backlog of uncompleted special education evaluations was "no more." The backlog, which had..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Special Education Lawsuit Moves Forward

Federal district judge denies Austin ISD's motion to dismiss suit

"...the district's failure to evaluate students in need of special education services in a timely manner. The case was..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

TEA Is Taking Over Special Ed at AISD and Parents Aren’t Happy

Now that’s the tea

"...Education Agency, under federal investigation since 2020 for mishandling special education services in the state, announced on March 31..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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