Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...of technological innovation -- present-day realities in the state's school system stand out like smallpox sores. Texas leads in..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Race Is on for House District 48

Five-way contest almost guarantees a run-off

"...apply to the special election." Brown moved to the district in May and is qualified to run in the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees. They will..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...for tiniest turnout went to Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, which had five propositions and four permanent..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Democrats Unite Behind Howard for District 48

GOP uncertain how to approach run-off

"...ability to pull off an outright victory in House District 48. Now, GOP party activists are divided on whether..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Luv Doc: Private School

Fueled by a heady blood rush of Dunning-Kruger hubris

"...whether he should go to a public or private school. My husband went to private school through eighth grade..."

March 3, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Coca-Cola High School

Marketing at Westlake: It's the Deal Thing

"...illustration by Doug Potter Westlake High School gets a new softball field. Coca-Cola gets exclusive access..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

City, AISD Look for School Fixes

A vow to work together

"...City is city, and schools are schools, and never the twain shall meet. That..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Late Charges in District 48 Run-Off

Dem Soechting charges Bentzin with dodging property taxes

"...election run-off Tuesday, Feb. 14, for the state House District 48 seat; the winner will serve until January of..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

District 48

Who lives in District 48? A statistical breakdown.

"...So who lives in District 48? Looking at these demographic numbers from the state..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...finally released his ruling yesterday on the Texas public school finance system, it was no surprise to anyone: The..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer: Public School Budget

Steal from the rich and give to the – well, not the kids

"...for how Texas takes a big chunk of Austin's school district taxes and quietly funnels them away from education...."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48

The 'Chronicle' endorsement for the state House District 48, special election: Donna Howard

"...The 'Chronicle' EndorsementState House District 48, Special Election: Donna Howard..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

School Finance Back in Dietz's Court

Eight years after Dietz ruled for massive reform, school finance returns

"...2004, Judge John Dietz's ruling on the Texas' public school finance system lead lawmakers to make massive reforms. Now,..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It Just Doesn't Add Up

As the session winds down, school finance reform recedes once again

"...poll have weighed in on the Legislature's handling of school finance, it appears that House and Senate leaders have..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...number of other municipalities will vote on local ordinances. School board seats in the Pflugerville, Eanes, and Dripping Springs..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Takes November Vote

Trustees shift election date, Del Valle, Eanes may follow

"...its May election date. Last night, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to shift their..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Costs of Community

While the Lege shows what not to do, the city has a chance to do better

"...summed up in a quote this week from Austin's District 48 Rep. Todd Baxter, who has been defending the..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...test run Tuesday, Jan. 17, as voters in House District 48 go to the polls to choose a successor..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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. Four of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Candidate Gus Garcia takes on the school district

"...mayor since, he is a former president of the school board. (In fact, he became president when One Tough..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Schoolyard Scuffle

Talking Out of School

"...Although the combination of the new J.J. Pickle Elementary School and the adjacent community center (which will house divisions..."

July 9, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

AISD: No Classes Until April 3, Preparing for Distance Learning

Schools to provide curbside meals at 14 sites amid COVID-19 concerns

"...The Austin Independent School District, which today began its scheduled spring break, announced..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Local Students Face an Open-Ended Spring Break

School's out for ...

"...30 – the first day of class after the school's extended two-week spring break – undergraduate and graduate instruction..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...of the Statesman the day after its filing in district court -- jolted Bradley's creditors awake. The Federal Deposit..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Coach's Corner

"...Both my children have grown up in the Eanes School District. There are many opinions regarding the "spoiled..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Coach's Corner

"...our fair land to leave home and go to school is still -- at 2pm late in September --..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

West Lake Hills Under Siege

Urbane Mud-Slinging

"...and dispersed campaign materials at the annual Westlake High School football scrimmage and Meet the Team barbecue. They distributed..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Wesley Oliver

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...memorial service for Coretta Scott King Headlines• State House District 48 voters return to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 14..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

All the Right Moves

Democrat Donna Howard faces self-proclaimed moderate Republican Cynthia Thornton in the general election for Austin's seat on the State Board of Education

"...have expected to see Democrats rushing to defend Austin's District 10 seat from Republican encroachment. Blame it on the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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