SXSW EDU Takes on Gun Violence, Queer Inclusion, and Youth Activism

The state of education

"...From school shootings to book bans and continued problems with inclusion and representation, 2022 was heavy...."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Studying for Justice

Austin students get a summer immersion in activist history

"...Down a silent and dusty hallway on the second floor of Lanier High..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Point Austin: Underfunded and Overtested

Save Texas Schools builds a groundswell for public education

"...Austin Rep. Donna Howard was speaking about the politics side..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...Local political leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City Council, are engaging..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

What's at Stake in Austin's Schools?

Austin ISD faces a spring election and a brace of persistent problems

"...secret agent: Plenty of people want to kill you, and the stress can drive you to martinis. Okay, so..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...Family Life Center due to weather concerns. The date and time remain the same...."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Wish List: Bus Passes for Families

Austin Voices helps kids get to and from school

"...living situation. Unsurprisingly, living without necessities such as electricity and heat can hinder a child’s ability to focus or..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Montinique Monroe

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...At a combination school fundraiser and political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge candidate Andy..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Apology For Remarks

"...at Allan Elementary. Mr. Tovar is an employee of Austin Voices for Education and Youth and made these remarks..."

April 4, 2012 Postmarks

Austin ISD Restarts Bid Process for Family Resource Centers

The bidders broke the rules, administration says

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has canceled a controversial vote..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Staff Protest for Higher Wages

As the district solidifies its budget, the protesters hope the board listens to their demands

"..."Whose schools? Our schools!" protesters chanted outside Austin ISD's central offices at I-35 and Ben White Boulevard..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...is a disconnect,” said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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 R to..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Bonds: More Sprawl and Surveillance?

The Austin ISD bond proposal includes plans for new construction and security measures that are raising some public questions

"...Sprawl and security are emerging as areas of potential controversy for..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Three Plans for Four Eastside Schools

Four schools, three very different plans

"...Current Status: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) hub in its first year of partnership with..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...had it too damn easy. The ambitious will search for parallels to their own lives, anything to hang their..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...Allan Elementary School is gone, and will not reopen as a neighborhood elementary. That's the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards

Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030

"...Late last week, the State Board of Education debated the good, the bad, and the bass-ackward as..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...has brought us nearly double the number of anti-queer and -trans bills than the previous session (see this week's..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Miseducation of Today's Youth: Let's Talk About Queerness

Out Youth Teen Guest Writes for Qmmunity

"...Editor's Note: In September, Qmmunity and Austin Bat Cave, a creative community offering free writing..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Elliot Pearson

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...& Pin’s Summer Exposure series, they’re presenting three artists for two weeks each. Kicking it off are Jan Pomeroy,..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...of weekly print? Interview every single LGBTQ person in Austin? Maybe by next year. In 2024, however, we’re taking..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Pedestrian and Cyclist Advocacy Information

How do we make Austin's streets safer for everyone?

"...Austin's streets should be safe, comfortable, and convenient for all..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Adrienne White

Voices from the Darkness

New and Noteworthy

"...Like his protagonist, the subterranean sleuth Burke, author and attorney Andrew Vachss is a crusader. Vachss is haunted..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Books Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...be found in last week's issue. The symbols (RP) and (WP) indicate regional and world premieres...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Summer Youth Theatre Presents Thrive, or What You Will..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Tesía Samara, Lauryn Paige Fuller, Steve Thomas, Lisa Davis, and all those we've lost along the way...."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...Nearly half of the Austin ISD school board trustees will be newcomers after Nov­em­ber...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin Playwright’s Final Play Might Have Died With Him, but a Community Joined Together to Ensure Its Survival

Saving Jason Tremblay’s Gretel! The Musical

"...upon a time, a taleteller happened upon an idea for a new story. So he began eagerly stitching words..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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