Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...weren't bad enough, the new State of Texas Assessments of Aca­demic Readiness have been an unqualified disaster, with lawmakers giving schools..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Health and Human Services: Screw Medicaid – We Need Drug Testing!

"...assistance to anyone who qualifies for Medicaid under the ACA – thereby going around Perry and putting the question..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Perry's Tantrum

Perry's health care rejection blames everyone but himself for lousy government

"...Medicaid expansion without federal sanction (but which also ruled PPACA constitutional), Perry told Sebelius, "Please relay this message to..."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Affordable Care Act Stands

Texans respond to Supreme Court ruling

"...slackjawed as the highest court in the land supported Obamacare in a five-four decision...."

June 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Frameworks EAST Fund

Using microloans to help Eastside artists get their studios up to code

"...as well as classes and legal referrals as needed. ACA interim Executive Director Marcy Hoen says, "Once we have..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Creative Alliance

After a decade of leading the arts service organization, Latifah Taormina retires

"...The energy that Taormina's sustained through her time with ACoT/ACA has been nothing short of phenomenal – most people..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In the Perez Case, Something Is Wrong

"...as they are laid out in this article, then ACA Edwards, Brown, Zahara, and Logan should be terminated for..."

Dec. 28, 2009 Postmarks

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...is being damaged by the politicization of an internal, academic matter. "If the intent is to help," Garganta said,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...University of Texas, Flawn Aca­dem­ic Center Lobby, West Mall..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Bike Month Happenings

"...ACA's Annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Spunky Monkey Ranch: Happy trails, spunky one

David Pratt and Susan Maynard, who helped make South First artsy and cool, are closing Spunky Monkey Ranch for life in the country

"...Gallery, and the Escapist Bookstore. Over the years, the ACA showed Stella Alesi, Scott Stevens, Penny Van Horn, Stanislav..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Riding at Risk

Austin's streets still a hazard for two-wheeled transportation

"...Of the 24-week Department of Public Safety academy curriculum, officers are given only one hour of bike..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Ana Brasil

A short trip to a new Brazilian boutique is a revelation

"...visited in Bahia. Now I can get guava jelly, acaí juice (the latest rage these days, thanks to its..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Bicyclists Collide in Helmet Law Debate

Former mayor spars with cycling activist over forcing headgear for riders

"...helmets to kids – opposes the measure. Instead, the ACA favors a "community awareness and education outreach campaign" to..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bike Spill Leaves Former Mayor Todd in Stable Condition

He survived battles with Daryl Slusher ... surely he can get through this

"...initially signed up for the longer ride, according to ACA President Scott Korcz. But he apparently opted instead for..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Local energy experts gather to discuss the peak oil theory

"...me, and I got scared," said McLellan. According to ACA data, 98% of the population hasn't heard of peak..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Culture Flash!

A great way to brush up your Shakespeare, the epidemic of extended runs continues, and the Fall Soiree falls through

"...training program will have a chance this weekend. The Academy for Classical Acting, a one-year MFA program through the..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Arts Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...eager to overpraise a city enraptured by its sophisticated facade. It's unfortunate Crispin left town just as her imminent..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column

Jumping From Desk to Desk

"...his article are not ["Austin@Large," Nov. 28]. Vengan para aca y hablen con la gente; stop jumping from desk..."

Dec. 1, 2003 Postmarks

More Charter School Stats

"...MONTESSORI COMMUNITYPK-06EXEMPLARY BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTEKG-08EXEMPLARY ENCINO SCHOOLPK-08EXEMPLARY FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FIN04-12EXEMPLARY KIPP ACADEMY05-09EXEMPLARY ESCUELA DE LAS AMERICASPK-02 EXEMPLARY..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Happenings

"...at 6pm. Pedal on over to the home of ACA President Stanton Truxillo, 1405 Possum Trot, to join the..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gael Force

Austin's Celtic tributaries feed into Austin Celtic Festival -- and the larger whole.

"...nights a week. A former member of both the ACA and Gaelic League, he doesn't belong to either currently,..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...night (Feb. 7) there was an opening at the ACA Gallery of "Go Figure 7" in which over a..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Short Cuts

Red carpet reportage, and other filmic items

"...another Cinemaker Co-op shindig: Sunday, Nov. 25, 7pm, at ACA Gallery in the GuadalupeArts Building (1705 Guadalupe), Austin's small-gauge..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Cattle call!

"..."All My Life," Sunday, Aug. 26, 7pm, at the ACA Gallery in the ArtPlex (1705 Guadalupe). Both films are..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Landmark's Paul Richardson talks strategy for saving the ailing theatre chain.

"...so here goes. Sunday, June 24, 7pm, in the ACA Gallery of the Guadalupe Arts Building, Cinemaker will present..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Upcoming summer filmmaking activities

"...to Austin, Sunday, May 20, from 2-6pm in the ACA Gallery of the Guadalupe Arts building (aka the ArtPlex)..."

May 18, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Articulations

Big career moves for a couple of Austin playwrights and big parties thrown by a couple of Austin arts organizations.

"...arts spaces in the block bounded by 17th Street, Lavaca, 18th Street, and Guadalupe are working to build a..."

March 2, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

The low-down on SXSW Film 2001, upcoming filmmaking classes, and who's going to Park City next week.

"...their bimonthly meeting, Sunday, Jan. 21, 7pm, at the ACA Gallery of the ArtPlex (1705 Guadalupe). Call 236-8877 for..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Austin Studios and the new offices of the Austin Film Society were unveiled this week on the site of the old Robert Mueller Airport.

"...Austin Film Society at the site of the now vacant Robert Mueller Airport at 1901 E. 51st. Lack of..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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