Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...any doubt whether Randi Shade would duke it out in a run-off, those doubts were dispelled during a press..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"..."If the Republicans succeed in what they're trying to do, there will be only..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th congressional district will..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Surf's up for Texas Democrats, as the building blue wave of voter enthusiasm drove nearly 1 million..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...five years down the road fro m Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...Ginger Eways, executive director of CEACO, declined to sit for..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"...As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child...."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

In-district charter seeks to turn around a campus’ longtime struggles

"...Eight months ago, Mendez Middle School in Southeast Austin was taken over by an in-district charter..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Kite Fest Celebrates 90 Years

From 1929 to present, the festival is a constant in a changing city

"...Legend has it that on a particularly windy day in China, a farmer tied a string to..."

March 27, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

On the Lege

Parading in the Rain

"...Sorry, Honey. I've had a hard legislative session: One thing stood out amid the pomp and circumstance at last..."

May 12, 1995 News Column by Robert Bryce

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...hierarchy ascends a pyramid of importance to those needs encompassing belonging, community, esteem, and ultimately self-actualization – a highly..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

AISD Tries to Jettison Longtime Nonprofit Partner, to Community's Dismay

Shady switcheroo

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved next year's $2 billion..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...Half a million dollars in federal grants may sound like a lot – but..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"Adios, mofo." – Gov. Rick Perry's inadvertently on-camera dismissal of a Houston TV reporter, after he..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Out Youth Launches “Be YOU” Curriculum for LGBTQ Students

Developed to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ middle and high school students

"...Thanks to LGBTQ youth services nonprofit Out Youth, schools and community organizations in Central Texas and throughout the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...Students marching down the streets for their rights, incidents of police..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Making Ends Meet

The new AISD budget hurts, but less than in past years

"...Few phrases make public school administrators tremble like "budget negotiations." And for good reason. For..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...Margaret Bachicha, an assistant principal at Dobie Middle School, didn't know that the Austin..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...The Texas Pride Impact Funds is now accepting proposals for their 2019 grant cycle. Also known as..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole's entry into the mayor's race brings to five the number of..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...Austin Chronicle: Why did you decide to run for mayor?..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Food Events

Nov. 29-Dec. 6

"...• Texas House Farm-to-Table Food Caucus Reception & Dinner Bipartisan caucus founders Reps. Eddie Rodriguez and Lois Kolkhorst..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Central Texas foodies are already fully in fall mode, with upcoming events that include the fifth annual Texas Fall Fest & Wine Auction this weekend and an Octoberfest party at Zax next week

"...• October is Texas Wine Month, and the Texas Department of Agri­culture has scheduled..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...Elementary school, at 51st Street just off Airport, pile into principal Joaquin Gloria's sparkling white SUV and ride across..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...as part of its new A-F accountability system, five schools in the Austin Independent School District received failing grades...."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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