Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...effects, so she asked Claudia Villarreal, a counselor at Austin ISD's Guerrero Thompson Elementary School, for advice. Moreno's son,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Texas Lege Sends Message to Schools: Take the Money, Don't Talk About Race

Public schools retain their funding, but with culture-war strings attached

"...affluent parent-teacher associations to pay for extra staff, reversing Austin ISD's recent equity-driven ban on the practice. A bill..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Bipartisan Support, COVID Make Increased Broadband Access a Priority at the Texas Lege

Bipartisan support, COVID make increased broadband access a priority

"...to ensure all students have internet access. Last August, Austin ISD Chief Technology Officer Kevin Schwartz said around 25%..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin City Council meets today, Thursday, June 3, at 10am,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...Architects and Overland Partners, the approved Option 1A envisions Austin's oldest community arts venue in a new facility just..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"...Beginning this fall, Austin ISD parent­-teacher associations will no longer be allowed to..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...marks the end of Dr. Mark Escott's role as Austin's interim health authority, as he departs to become the..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature

Austin Updates COVID Protocols Amid Abbott's Tightening Grip on Local Authorities' Powers

Local and state officials wrestle over mask mandates, again

"...months in COVID-19 sparring between local and state officials, Austin and state leadership are once again making headlines with..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

For Black Families, AISD's Special Ed Chaos Is Not New

Special, yet unequal

"...This spring, Austin ISD's special education department has faced a staffing shortage,..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...& Associates to help the city find candidates for Austin Police's next chief. Community members will have the opportunity..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature

Austin at Large: Stupid Games, Ugly Prizes

With the lives of Austin’s unhoused poor at stake, the city prepares to do something

"...not failing, even though homelessness is visible all over Austin. This was not a good place to be campaign-wise;..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools

District lays off evaluators, asks them to reapply

"...adapt to the coronavirus pandemic on its own dime, Austin ISD will soon receive hundreds of millions in COVID-19..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Under Fire, AISD Launches Plan to Fix Special Ed

District lays off evaluators, asks them to reapply

"...facing legal action over its handling of student evaluations, Austin ISD's Special Education Department has publicized an ambitious reform..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice: Just to Clarify

Speedway post office closing, AISD spending delayed?

"...Yes, there were unresolved issues with the lease renewal,..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin City Council meets today, Thursday, May 6, to address..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools

$155 million to AISD, $11.2 billion statewide clear TEA logjam

"...adapt to the coronavirus pandemic on its own dime, Austin ISD will soon receive hundreds of millions in COVID-19..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

May 2021 Special Election

Early Voting April 19-27 • E-Day May 1

"...Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

Kekuta Manneh's Far-Flung Soccer Journey Comes Full Circle With Austin FC

The Gambian native returns to his adopted city to kick off AFC's debut season

"...Dalglish had recently signed on to coach the semi-pro Austin AzTex of the Premier Development League and was on..."

April 9, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Lawsuit Filed to Force AISD to End Chronic Special Ed Delays

No more time to wait

"...Texas has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Austin ISD, alleging that the district has denied free and..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...disease has revealed a light at the end of Austin's coronavirus tunnel. But that proverbial light is not shining..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As Crises Abound, AISD Plans for Fewer Teachers

Board considers dire financial projections, falling enrollment, charter competition, and a struggling special ed program

"...At a jam-packed information session last Thursday, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees came face to face with..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Opinion: Electric School Buses Are a Win for Kids’ Health, the Environment, and Our Community

There's no safe level of exposure to diesel fumes for children, and yet our kids spend hours each week breathing fumes on diesel buses

"...our kids to school. Pre-pandemic, about one in four AISD students rode the bus to school, and studies show..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Mary Beth Bennett

Public Notice: Doing In Deed Restrictions?

Plus: More Hancock! And fewer teachers?

"...As we've reported here before, residents in many Austin neighborhoods have been horrified to discover "whites only" clauses..."

March 12, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...led to activist groups calling for the resignation of Austin Police Chief Brian Manley and city leaders...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature

Abbott Lifts COVID Rules: Will a Surge Follow?

Governor's move seen as premature, reckless by local leaders, businesses

"...have all been trending downward in Texas (and in Austin and Travis County) from their all-time highs at the..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Live and In Person!

The Austin Music Awards presentation is comin’ at ya

"...The 40th Annual Austin Music Awards will be presented this coming week –..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...of hundreds of parents caught up in backlogs in Austin ISD's special education evaluation system, which determines which students..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Lege Takes Direct Aim at Austin Abortion Aid

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Writer Makes Black History Month Accessible to All

Autumn Arnett knows there are stories to be told

"...role as an instructional technology specialist in Round Rock ISD, she saw the huge variations in Black History Month..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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