Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...The last time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...An estimated 93% of eligible voters in Travis County are registered to vote..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chartering Middle School

Hoping to reach middle-schoolers who could go off track in a regular school setting, district moves forward with charter school plans

"...from high school. The slender, ponytailed African-American dropped out of school at 17 when she got pregnant; with her..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...a hospital-- for reproductive services on the fifth floor of Brackenridge Hospital. City staff's next steps for the $9.3..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

And One for You...

Council Doles Out CDBG Candy

"...The Eric Mitchell T-shirt-wearers were in the house. City-wide community activists were milling around council chambers, chatting excitedly. And..."

May 23, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...white elephants and sacred cows is very thin. Take Austin's Aqua Festival. In recent years, the annual live music..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...Now running on the Democratic ticket for the position of Texas lieutenant governor: your dad! (Or at least someone..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Council: The Line Forms Here

CMs take on solar energy as more candidates come to light

"...they convened today (Jan. 9) as "Council Committee on Austin Energy," the governing body that remains since last year's..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...• The horn of plenty's gone empty this week at City Hall: City..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...• City Council adopted the city's 2010 budget, setting..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Big Bucks for High School Redesign

Gates Foundation offers money and experience to AISD

"...As of Monday, Austin Independent School District can add a fifth..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Articulations

But Is it ART? Finally, Yes

"...For months, the local stage community has been buzzing over the rumor that Tuna Top..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...We have little patience for the persistent argument that Austin can't afford these bonds, or that Austin does not..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Off the Desk

"...Austin's homeless got a 10-day reprieve from enforcement of the..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Hospital District Campaign Ready to Roll

Backers and opponents gear up for a May 15 vote on a Travis Co. health care taxing district

"...on the May 15 ballot along with races for Austin ISD and Austin Community College trustees and for the..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fixes OK’d for AISD’s Low-rated schools

Four struggling schools to see new plans for improved performance

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved plans on Monday night..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Results: Alter, Hassan, Nitsch Victorious

Run-offs yield few fireworks, three quick victories

"...Results from Tuesday’s run-off elections seemed destined as soon as early voting figures..."

Dec. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

ACC: Two seats still up for Grabs

School boards fill up, with a few seats left open for run-offs

"...Pop quiz: If there are four community college trustee races, and there are only clear winners..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

McMoldy High School?

For one McCallum High student, every day is a sick day

"...Van Deusen pulled her daughter Nika Perry permanently out of school last April – with just a month left..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

ACC Ballot Proposal a Perversion

"...Dear Editor, The ACC board of trustees slipped onto the May 7 ballot what..."

April 27, 2005 Postmarks

Running Off at the Primary

Kirk vs. Morales, Lulu vs. Eddie: Get your pencils ready.

"...May 4 elections: City Council, charter amendments, AISD school board, Austin Community College trustees ......"

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Re-Forming AI$D

What's behind the national involvment in local school board races?

"...when he first ran for District 7 in the Austin Independent School District, "It was the PTA folks who..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dedicated to the Principles

"...As a state employee I was a proud member of AFSCME and today I am a dues-paying member of..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Why should you hold up a several..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

AISD: Long on Ideas ... Short on Funds

AISD looks for answers to budget dilemma

"...The Austin Independent School District's plans to deal with its spiraling..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Acronyms Explained

"...and "reform" movement, they provide local "leadership training" for community organizers or candidates, especially for school boards. Teach for..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Candidate School

AISD board election

"...District 1 (Northeast)Cheryl Bradley (incumbent, unopposed): Former vice-president of the Austin Council of PTAs, Bradley is an outspoken..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Smartest Kids in the Room

Hint: It may not be the AISD board of trustees

"...Between budget cuts and the unrelenting anti-intellectualism of standardized testing, there is no place for skills like..."

April 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...Austin Chronicle:..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...candidate interviews and endorsements and election-night returns in favor of more truly important stories shaping our community. But there..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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