Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I'm a regular reader of the Chronicle,..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD: We Know What Boys Are Like

Proposal would turn Pearce and Garcia middle schools into single-sex academies

"...Do East Austin's middle school boys need to be taught separately from..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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?

"...As one of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Three hundred fifty-seven days and counting ..."..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

ACC Chooses Robert Aguero

The ACC board of trustees selects Robert Aguero as the college's new president

"...The Austin Community College board of trustees Monday night decided to..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...when the much-heralded residential developers, Post/West Properties, pulled out of the project. Word of the Post departure spread like..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...Eight of the school campuses initially identified for closure and consolidation..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filings for AISD, ACC Seats

A last-minute deluge of candidates

"...your head spin, the Aug. 18 filing deadline for Austin Independent School District trustees brought a deluge of candidates..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Throws Book at Affordable Care Act

Administrators trim adjunct faculty hours to avoid providing health coverage

"...Guys Burgers or Dave and Busters. It's not institutions of public education. But adjunct lecturers at Austin Community College..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Race

A tangled web of work relationships roils the Kaplan / Mejia-Dietche contest

"...Perhaps it should come as no surprise that a board of trustees race at Austin Community College has devolved..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Election Notes

A tangled web of work relationships roils the Kaplan/Mejia-Dietche contest

"...Perhaps it should come as no surprise that a board of trustees race at Austin Community College has devolved..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Endorsements

"...Yes, it's spring in Austin – and there's an election in the air. We..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

ACC Adopts $131M Budget

Trustees narrowly approve plan to raise tuition, fees, salaries

"...something for everyone in the $131 million budget the Austin Community College board of trustees approved Tuesday night. The..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The college's president will depart a year ahead of schedule

"...As previously promised, the Austin Community College president, Dr. Richard Fonté, will be stepping..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have no real differences with Jackie Goodman ["Governing Post-Boom Austin," April 12]. Jackie Goodman is a good woman, who..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Nichols Is Biased

"...Clips," Vol.18, No.19], Lee Nichols has the KOOP Radio Board of Trustees "claiming that some ballots were missing and..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column

AISD Hires Stephanie Elizalde as Next Superintendent

New leader assumes helm amid pandemic, equity challenges

"...The Austin Independent School District has hired its new superintendent, Dr...."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD Equity Report Hits Home Hard

Was the School Changes process doomed from its inception from an equity perspective?

"...The rocket that was launched last month at Austin ISD when its board of trustees voted to close..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Get Ready for More Elections

The primary run-offs are only a month away, followed quickly by elections for ACC and AISD trustees

"...their calendars. First, there are the April 13 primary run-offs, with Republican candidates returning for the 3rd Court of..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I don't think that matters one twit..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Yes, it's spring in Austin – and there's an election in the air. We..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Ugly or not, ACC's South Austin Campus will get built

"...The Box is coming to South Austin. No, not another home improvement store, but the long-planned..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Winter Heat Wave at ACC

The heat is on Austin Community College President Richard Fonté.

"..."Believe me, I can take the heat," Austin Community College President Richard Fonté assured the crowd at..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Cathy Vaughan

Politics Top 10

Top Ten Political Stories

"...1. It's the Utility, stupid. The story of the year has to be the city's collective anxiety..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...at the helm, Paul Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, per an announcement posted..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...In 2012, Austin Independent School District voters used the board of trustees..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

"...Yes, it's spring in Austin – and there's an election in the air. We..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Your Neighbors, Your Money: ACC Looks for Support

Austin Community College seeks to build support for a tax referendum even as a state audit blasts ACC leaders.

"...Faculty, Your Neighbors" campaign featured in ads and on billboards all over town, Austin Community College is trying to..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

A Mixed Farewell to ACC's Fonté

ACC President Richard Fonté steps down and reflects on his administration and its discontents

"...While some people still speak highly of departing Austin Community College President Richard Fonté, it also..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Off the Desk:

"...shake-up in the city's bureaucracy, with the resignation Tuesday of Austan Librach from his position as director of the..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature

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