Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Locally it appears Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly are headed to a runoff in..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Community College Board of Trustees

Educators, policymakers battle for four ACC Board seats

"...Three candidates, each of whom present convincing arguments. Nicole Eversmann would be ACC's first ever student trustee, while former..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Austin ISD: The Resegregationists

Pearce, Garcia to be single sex schools, IDEA back tonight

"...school year. Now the concern is, what are they planning for IDEA Allan tonight?..."

Jan. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...things like the Waller Creek Park nights or the annual kite festival at Zilker Park. "Soccer has the potential..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

AISD: Board Approves Sex Segregation

AISD board approves three single-sex schools on Eastside

"...ago, when the board addressed the bulk of the Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, it seemed that the Pearce/Garcia..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...County Commissioner, Pct. 3: Ann Howard CITY COUNCIL District 2: David Chincanchan..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...to press on Wednesday, each of the four incumbents planning to seek reelection had a challenger, and two candidates..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...The proposal has caused ructions since being publicly announced last week. While those familiar with its details have..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...a vote for effective city government. District 6: Jimmy Flannigan..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

All Endorsements

Collected on one page

"...District 6: Jimmy Flannigan..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

The Newest in Trustees

AISD swearing-in suggests both comity and dissension

"...on a 7-2 margin, with Schneider and District 3's Ann Teich voting nay. In turn, Elenz took Hinojosa's old..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...meeting will include approving a $892 million bond election, planning for Eastside Memorial High School, and a new fight..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On Watch

April 12, 2021 Postmarks

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...Austin's D3, Foster, who was the first candidate to announce for any trustee seat this election cycle, ran unopposed...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...both of whom served on the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee – Caballero as one of its tri-chairs..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Austin's conservative voters. That makes incumbent Council Member Jimmy Flanni­gan's leading role in Council's effort to "reimagine public safety"..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Black Studies professor and education advocate Kevin Foster has announced his candidacy for AISD District 3 Trustee. Current D3..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

A World of Nuance

Dec. 28, 2019 Postmarks

Headlines

"...in everything pop, political, cinematic, comic, athletic, fashionable, or cannabinaceous...."

March 8, 2019 News Feature

Laura Morrison Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

Former council member begins her bid

"...mayoral candidate Travis Duncan, Mary Ingle, AISD board member Ann Teich, Bill Bunch, Dyana Limon-Mercado, Council aides Barbara Rush..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...have taken advantage of a loophole in the city's planning rules. It's allowed them to avoid many of the..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Renaming for Lee Elementary Begins

Starting March 29, community members can submit nominations

"...The board voted eight in favor, with Trustee Ann Teich abstaining. Discussions about renaming the school had begun..."

March 28, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

AISD Board Gets A Fresh Start

AISD officers play musical chairs

"...had been rumblings from the boardroom after her December announcement that this was an opportunity to start fresh –..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Homelessness Rises in AISD

More Austin students than ever have no permanent address

"...address or immunization records to be enrolled. However, that cannot overcome the particular damage that homelessness causes to kids...."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cruz Officially in for AISD Chief Race

Interim superintendent now eligible to become permanent CEO

"...a list of two. They were supposed to be announced today at a public forum, but that was canceled,..."

Dec. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Follows Torres?

Cowan vs. Flanagan in AISD District 4

"...When Vince Torres announced that he would not be running again for the..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Picks Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

Unanimous vote has community support

"...he does say no. At the prompting of trustee Ann Teich, they agreed to send a letter to Williams,..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...April 25, AISD Executive Director of Facilities Paul Turner announced that he is retiring to spend more time with..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Speed Search for Eastside Suitor

District is under the gun to draw a road map for troubled high school

"...an effort to avoid further state sanctions. If they cannot find a partner by the end of May, then..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Cancels IDEA Contract

Trustees split 5-4 but Allan heads back to community

"...five members of the board - Secretary Jayme Mathias, Ann Teich, Robert Schneider, and at-large trustees Tamala Barksdale and..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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