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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...telling the Statesman of withdrawal from the Texas House District 48 race. This is the same Bentzin who ran..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...halftime." – Ben Bentzin, Republican candidate for state House District 48, predicting in the Daily Texan a turnaround in..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Taking the TAKS Is Hard … Understanding the Results Is Harder

Austin ISD scores better -- we think

"...not actually belong on that list. In addition, the district as a whole and 20 other AISD campuses that..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Often, when adolescents rebel against..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...Entertainment Center underway. Council is expected to consider some $1.78 million in city contract awards on the Mitchell project...."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Austin ISD Budget: $1.4 Billion

Trustees approve budget for 2018-19 school year

"...The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted Monday night to approve a..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: In the Name of Fairness

Times change, and so do schools

"...It was high drama at the AISD board meeting Monday evening, climaxing with Trus­tee Ann Teich..."

March 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...subjects at Level II or above stayed static at 77%. AISD saw a slight rise from 77% to 78%...."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...governor's signature, others still out in the cold. While redistricting is the central issue of the current special session,..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Community and Committee Back Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

AISD Trustees to vote tonight, but deal still needs TEA approval

"...Yet this plan, which the district's evaluation committee notes has "overwhelming community support", still must..."

May 6, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Making Plans for Reagan and Pearce

AISD bracing for news on fate of Reagan and Pearce

"...Two campuses in the Austin Independent School District risk closure this year under Texas' accountability rules. So..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...there's also a whole slate of council, municipal utility district, and school district board elections, plus a few hundred..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...• U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments Tues­day in the punishment..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...On Wednesday, Oct. 4, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks declared part of the city of..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...U.S. Supreme Court released an opinion that upheld mid-decade redistricting in Texas but struck down the lines for Congressional..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The AISD board of trustees unanimously approved a tax-abatement plan for..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...what will doubtlessly be several federal legal challenges to re-redistricting. Gov. Rick Perry signed the 10-months-in-the-making plan into law..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...On Monday night, Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione met with parents at Harris Elementary..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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School Shopping

"...to improve Austin's low-performing schools, the Austin Independent School District is considering something new: getting some outside help. Representatives..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...single- and multi-family housing in Austin ["The Rent Rub," Vol.17, No.50]. However, several items of note - especially a..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

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"...the Class AAA team if Austinites pass the October 7 referendum for $10 million in bonds to build the..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Deportation Camps in the Works: Concentration camps across the..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

Top 10 Education Stories

The year in local education

"...2) ATLANTA'S PROBLEM NOW In April, AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen suddenly but not unexpectedly resigned as..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

Mack Brown, Meria Carstarphen, and the rest of the gang

"...1) A Vote of No Confidence AISD voters handed Superintendent Meria Carstarphen an embarrassing defeat at..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...System] was on that bandana. That's when [Williamson County District Attorney John] Bradley turned around on it...."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Plans in Play

The Big Eight

"...the Austin Tomorrow Plan was adopted in the late 1970s. The scope includes 10 elements required by City Charter;..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

School Boundaries: Please All, Please None

Another map emerges in building enrollment for new middle school

"...about whose children will go to Austin Independent School District's new Southwest middle school has become heated and bitter...."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proposed Southwest School Boundaries Spark Concerns

Parents fear a new middle school in Southwest Austin will fracture a community

"...The Austin Independent School District's new Southwest middle school is on track to open..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...talk-show maestro Tom Snyder, who died July 29 at 71 Headlines..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

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"...• AISD withdrew its plan to split Kealing Middle School into..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

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