Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...being swayed, right? Everybody's got their mind made up," Candace Hunter, a mother of two and co-host of the..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

As the Interim Superintendent Departs, AISD’s New Board Gets a Running Start

Anthony Mays leaves Austin for Houston

"...superintendent the board plans to hire by July 1. Candace Hunter, trustee-elect for Northeast Austin's District 1, says she's..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Special, yet unequal

"...For educator Candace Hunter, advocacy was needed to ensure an IEP was..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More

New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read

"...Trustee Candace Hunter choked up as she discussed the test results,..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Trustee Candace Hunter, who represents the Dobie community, said she wants..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

School Consolidation Comes to Austin ISD With Funding Down

It’s here

"...Trustee Candace Hunter, another former teacher, spoke about the pain of..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

More Details Emerge on Proposed Tax Rate Increase

Will Austin ISD suggest an increase? Will voters approve?

"...Trustee Candace Hunter agreed that Texas’ system is, as she put..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...suggestions to "retool" the goals. At one point, Trustee Candace Hunter lifted up her Lone Star Governance info packet,..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter. Voters in Northeast Austin have two great choices..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...the profile of the new superintendent they seek. Trustee Candace Hunter moved that the profile include "a prioritization of..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races

Give a teacher a hand

"...disenchanted ex-AISD teacher. In District 1 in East Austin, Candace Hunter – who hosts a podcast about AISD and..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...from $60 million to $89 million, school board Trustee Candace Hunter broached a nearly forbidden topic. She asked Superintendent..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Bus Maintenance Stays in District, Keeping Jobs Local

Keeping the green machines green

"...Candace Hunter, a candidate for the AISD Board in North­east..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Austin Public Schools May Need to Consolidate. Trustees Aren’t All Ready to Talk About It.

Candid ruminations on the possibility of school closures in AISD

"...Following Segura’s remarks, Trustee Candace Hunter picked up the thread, saying that consolidations can..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...After trustees Ofelia Zapata and Candace Hunter declared their support for the VATRE, Arati Singh,..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...increase school funding in the 2023 legislative session. Trustee Candace Hunter raised a worst-case scenario. “There’s a lot of..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...is, ‘Just say no, don’t do it,’” said Trustee Candace Hunter, speaking to Christine Badillo, legal counsel for the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter District 4: Kathryn Whitley Chu District 6: Andrew..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Solid Candidates Find Their Way to AISD Board Races

Wanted: heroes. Salary: nothing

"...Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Com­mit­tee, or FABPAC) faces Candace Hunter, who's taught in AISD, Manor ISD, and at..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Elizalde Bails Out of Austin ISD, and There Was Much Rejoicing (and Great Anxiety)

Short-time superintendent leaves budget, morale crises behind

"...Candace Hunter, who has a seventh-grader in the district, said..."

May 22, 2022 News Post by Morgan O’Hanlon

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

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

"...this summer, he launched a podcast with fellow activist Candace Hunter, which has conducted equity-­focused interviews with all of..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

22, Two

The Austin Museum of Art has lined up the next 22 local artists that we ought to keep our eyes on

"...Candace Briceño..."

May 20, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Hunter Gatherers, Capital T Theatre..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot

Applications to be on the ballot are open

"...District 1: Roxanne J. Evans, Candace L. Hunter..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...in Tuscany: Recipes and Stories from Fattoria Poggio Alloro) Candace Fleming (Oh No!)** Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

'22 to Watch' Public Programs

"...Sept. 8: Jason Singleton, Jeffrey Dell, Hunter Cross, Heather Johnson, Michael Osborne, and Jonathan Faber..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Dustin Hunter Wills, Cabaret (UT)Supporting Actress, Musical..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires