I Shot Andy Warhol

"...Reg Rogers, Coco McPherson, Donovan Leitch, Danny Morgentstern, Tahnee Welch, Craig Chester and James Lyons. A few hours after..."

June 14, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Money Makes AISD's World Go Round

Policy questions at Austin ISD are increasingly being answered by the district's fiscal crunch.

"..."None of the choices are pleasant." Austin ISD spokesman Andy Welch was describing the district's ongoing budget deliberations, but..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Barrientos implores Forgione and AISD not to drop its successful dropout prevention program.

"...District spokesman Andy Welch said the matter came up at a budget..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

AISDSuperintendent Pat Forgione fields protests about the recently-mandated end to block scheduling, and teachers' groups present alternatives.

"...budget just last year. The new schedule, AISD spokesman Andy Welch says, curtails campuses from spending money on nonessential..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Snubbing the Censors

Austin celebrates Banned Books Week

"...would do that?" pondered Austin Independent School District spokesman Andy Welch, who has had to help deal with his..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fuzzy Budget Math at AISD

The latest proposed Austin ISD budget has new millions in found money

"...a final budget until August -- but AISD spokesman Andy Welch told us that based on the trustees' preliminary..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Johnston High School Is Dead; Long Live ...?

Johnston High will get a new name and perhaps a new lease on life

"...our newest school," said Austin Independent School District spokesman Andy Welch...."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is the Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door?

AISD's budget cuts could be deep and painful.

"...offered in most Central Texas districts," says AISD spokesman Andy Welch. "We have to plan conservatively for the next..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Just for the Kids' school rankings seem like just a lot of baloney.

"...AISD spokesman Andy Welch says the district found "no big surprise" in..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Playback – Carnegie Bound: Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. strips down on his way to Carnegie Hall, hardcore duo Street Sects kills the lights, and Savannah Welch makes her first public appearance since losing her leg

"...of vocalist Leo Ashline, stalking the floor in an Andy Warhol wig while screaming violently and often revving a..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

AISD Report Cards Go Online

Students beware ...

"...and parents and staff greeted it positively. AISD spokesman Andy Welch explained, "It's one thing to talk the talk..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...months to come. As Austin Independent School District spokesman Andy Welch put it, "Every day we try to determine..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Akins High School's New Boss Departing Current School Amid Tension

Teachers at El Paso high school have filed grievances against Daniel Girard, Akins High School's incoming principal

"...Mr. Girard, and we anxiously await his arrival," said Andy Welch, a spokesman for the district...."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

After Mosley Murder, Tough Questions About AISD Campus Violence

The stabbing of a Reagan High student is a symptom of a much larger problem, say community leaders

"...Meanwhile, district spokesman Andy Welch said the district is taking seriously Lands' e-mail...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Helps With the Adding

Schools report smooth polling experience,

"...According to AISD spokesman Andy Welch, polling at the 68 locations provided by the..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Well Soon, Pat!

School superintendent Forgione undergoes emergency appendectomy.

"...District spokesman Andy Welch knew something was up when notorious workaholic Forgione..."

Sept. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Alejandro Escovedo Grinds Axes at ACL

Austin escapee kicks out the jams in his fifth taping for PBS

"...Lynyrd Skynyrd run by Mexicans as born out of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Lou Reed, David Bowie, only roots huffing,..."

Dec. 1, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

A Mission To Communicate

Austin ISD's new multicultural, multitasking outreach director has a big job ahead: telling the district's story and getting the district to listen to the response

"...Executive Director Janis Guerrero and Communication Services under Director Andy Welch. Two years later, Guerrero (who died earlier this..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...coaches, and the community at-large," said AISD communications director Andy Welch. The team has used AISD facilities since 2009,..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...end of this week, according to district communications director Andy Welch. While no details are yet available, the district..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

TAKS Scores

Pearce's best chance of survival lies with the Legislature

"...progress? Frankly, it will be close," said AISD spokesman Andy Welch. The outlook for Pearce, now in year four..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Child Left Behind

Schools do improve – just not all of them at the same time

"...but if that sounds like failure, said AISD spokesman Andy Welch, think of the context. "There are a dozen..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Puts Faith in Voters

Teachers' paychecks – and the tax raise they require – are in voters' hands this November

"...little to benefit the Austin district. As AISD spokesman Andy Welch explained, under recapture – the "Robin Hood" system..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...until the end of the school day," AISD spokesman Andy Welch said. The devices are also completely banned during..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Fanning the Flames

Did TV News Reports Jeopardize Out Youth Austin's Partnership With AISD?

"...In a faxed statement, Andy Welch, director of communications for AISD, commented on the..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Suzy Spencer

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...new era of outreach. His predecessor as communications boss, Andy Welch, was an old-school press guy. Sanchez is a..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Braces for Budget Talks

AISD could be facing a $30 million shortfall in the next school year

"...funding, and general increases in costs, AISD communications director Andy Welch said, "We're looking at a shortfall of $30..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen's Two Budgets

July 27, 2010 Postmarks

Naked City

"...education students. Explaining the seeming contradictions, AISD Communications Director Andy Welch explained, “It’s the same tests; they’re just sliced..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Pearce Progress Report

AISD to present the new repurposing proposal "by the end of the week"

"...with Pearce Middle School is, AISD Director of Communications Andy Welch just sent this: "District staff continues to work..."

July 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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