SXSW EDU Takes on School Board Wars and Mental Health on Campus

Speakers take on top educational problems, March 7-10

"...podcast Southlake chronicled racism and reckoning in that affluent Dallas suburb's Carroll ISD, will discuss the current environment with..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...Austin ISD's bond package has something for every campus, as well..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...pandemic resurges and wreaks havoc statewide. On Monday, Austin ISD issued its own mask requirements for all students, staff,..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

COVID-19 Update: ICU Bed Availability Drops to All-Time Low

And then there were two

"...from requiring vaccinations and face masks. Earlier this week, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins was sued by County Commissioner..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...alleging vote-counting discrepancies in the March Democratic primary in Dallas County. Those complaints request “in-depth investigations into Dallas County's..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...challenge to their predicament under recapture – like Austin ISD, returning a considerable portion of their local revenues to..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...enacting a Dignity for All Students Act: In 2001, Dallas Democrat Harryette Ehrhardt carried the bill, passed by the..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...San Antonio, and Averie Bishop and Elizabeth Ginsberg in Dallas. Joe Biden either won these districts or almost won..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...exploded into headlines in late October 2003, when The Dallas Morning News published a piece about the Houston-area Daystar..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the things he doesn't get away with." – Former Dallas Congressman Martin Frost, a victim of Tom DeLay's re-redistricting,..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Good Enough for Your Kid

The Lege considers the cost of an "adequate" public school education

"...You'll be delighted to know that the Austin ISD has all the money it needs to educate your..."

March 12, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Austin Taxes

Too high, too low, just right -- or all of the above?

"...cents lower than Houston, nearly 30 cents lower than Dallas, and 46 cents lower than Fort Worth. If Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...many in Central Texas, are facing budget deficits. Austin ISD recently announced that its ongoing deficit has deepened from..."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and San Antonio and whether service between Houston and Dallas can be reinstated. In the applications for the grants,..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...AISD Buses Have Belts: In the wake of that crash,..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...their own health. Meanwhile, on Facebook, thousands of Austin ISD parents were watching, and in the AISD Kids First..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...before, with LaTisha Anderson and Kristin Ashy joining the AISD board and Arati Singh and Carmen Tilton going to..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

AISD's Underutilized Business

AISD weighs equity study to improve its limited program for minority- and women-owned firms

"...and community members worked on the most recent Austin ISD bond package, their mantra was equity: All schools around..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Chris Milam, in partnership with Lincoln Property Co. of Dallas, had only recently gained Bee Cave officials' approval to..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...resolution by week's end, so legislators could head to Dallas for Texas-OU weekend...."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...to support this bill and keep God's team in Dallas County." -- Dallas Co. Judge Margaret Keliher, testifying on..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...school management company Edison Schools Inc. appear before Austin ISD Superintendent Pat Forgione and members of the Board of..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday

AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session

"...result, schools, particularly those in urban areas like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, are facing deficits. Austin ISD cut..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Recruiting Young Teachers: Hutto ISD is addressing its teacher shortage with an innovative K-12..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

The State Education Agency Has Selected Austin’s Babysitters

The monitors are coming. Let’s pay them $125 an hour.

"...named the two monitors who will work with Austin ISD to fix the district's special education department. Last week,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

"...few weeks. We actually drove the tape down to Dallas to the cutting plant and came back with the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...with the law blocking gender affirming care for minors. Dallas' Dr. Ximena Lopez, planning a move, said at least..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature

Stage 4 Risk of COVID-19 Shapes Austin's Holiday

No-virus November

"...Adler spoke to "dark clouds gathering" in Tarrant and Dallas counties, as Houston and San Antonio are also reporting..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...in the Pct. 3 Commissioner race. For the Austin ISD board of trustees, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata likewise won a..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...the murders of two trans women of color in Dallas – but I also watched and reported on how..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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