Muni Filings: Race to May under way

Candidates for City Council, Austin Community College board, and the AISD board seal their respective fates by applying for ballot spots

"...cast, the Rubicon crossed, the pooch screwed. As of 5pm Monday, March 10, your municipal candidates – for City..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...the theological intricacies of democracy in the U.S. See p.25...."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"..."gaming the system." Perfectly legal partnerships between public school districts and private (even evangelical Christian) pre-K schools allow districts..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...– you need to voice your choice. City Council District 6: Jimmy Flannigan..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...– you need to voice your choice. City Council District 6: Jimmy Flannigan..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...Greg Abbott’s March 19 statewide executive order – some districts have implemented plans to ensure students and their families..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Handcuffed

Is this what the African-American Achievement Plan looks like at AISD?

"...Zardiackas asked him to step outside. It was Oct. 5, 2017, and DaVont'e had only been at Small for..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Naked City

Teachers union and Forgione spar over raises

"...ISD board auditorium to watch the budget debate show. AISD's trustees have before them the unpleasant job of deciding..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...Edwards for AISD..."

May 5, 2000 Column

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...fall that she would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

In-district charter seeks to turn around a campus’ longtime struggles

"...School in Southeast Austin was taken over by an in-district charter – the first of its kind in the..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...It's looking like Natasha Harper-Madison and Mariana Salazar in District 1 (with Vincent Harding on the wing), Pio Renteria..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...Fest to the Zman Challenge, from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year's Celebration on..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Board Discord on Single-Sex Schools

Little consensus leading up to Jan. 29 vote

"...Many thought the district's two plans – turning Pearce and Garcia into single-sex..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Apple on the Table

Breaking down the AISD RIF list growth

"...Ever since AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen proposed her reduction in force list..."

March 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...Austin Independent School District has one of the lowest tax rates in Central..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

New Money for AISD Raises

"...The most dramatic change from earlier versions is a $7.5 million increase to provide 2% pay hikes for all..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Data, Dollars, and Defending Austin ISD at the Capitol

Highlights from the AISD Board of Trustees' first meeting in 2023

"...• Money Moves. Trustees and district staff both emphasized increasing teacher pay in the 2023-24..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Race to the Board: Fundraising

Some 80% of Mary Ellen Pietruszynski's contributions came from three donors in the tech community

"...In the race to replace Annette LoVoi on the AISD board of trustees, when it comes to fundraising, Sooch..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

AISD Board's Budget Balance

"...The Austin ISD board of trustees released a district report, "Success for Our Students," at Ridgetop Elementary last..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Six candidates are vying for three uncompensated positions on the AISD school board.

"...Wanted: Educational Services Rescinder. Formerly wealthy school district seeking motivated individuals to repossess playscapes, books, and extracurricular..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

It's Election Night! Time to Count the Last Few Ballots Cast in 2020

FINAL: Kelly unseats Flannigan; Alter, Boswell, Lugo prevail

"...For Austin City Council, two incumbents - District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan and D10 CM Alison..."

Dec. 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Saturdays With the Superintendent

AISD Task Force gets called in after school

"...There was an unexpected gathering of the AISD Facilities Master Plan Task Force at district headquarters yesterday...."

Jan. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Community Wants Pearce in '09

Survey response instructs Carstarphen to work to re-open Pearce this year

"...she hopes to have a working plan by the AISD Board of Trustees' August 3 meeting...."

July 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Forgione proposes dipping into savings to boost teacher salaries

"...The $732 million budget that AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione proposed to the district's board of..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin @ Large: (Jennifer) Gale Force

The vote in the AISD board elections suggests too many Austinites are just not paying attention

"...that funny any more. Witness Jennifer Gale, who, after
50; at least in the popular mind
50; forcing Austin..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...early voting. And don't just vote; caucus! Tuesday night, 7:15pm – for details, see "Make Your Vote Count! Twice!"..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Mother alleges district violated her murdered daughter's civil rights.

"...Mosley Samuel's suit alleges that district officials violated her daughter's rights under Title IX of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lanier High School Staff, Students Skeptical About Renaming

Campus last of six Confederate-name schools to be changed in AISD plan

"...discussion about renaming Lanier High School at the March 5 Austin ISD Board of Trustees meeting, several trustees met..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...the entire field: Counting mayoral hopefuls, we’ve just passed 50 total candidates – not all of them rock solid,..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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