Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...Since the April 17 email from Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura disclosing the likelihood of busing..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Saturday 5, Memorial United Methodist Church..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...Thursday 17, the Highball..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...movement and sound. There will be five performances over Memorial weekend, each one opening their doors early to offer..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...Thursday 25, Martin Middle School..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and more...."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Former Statesman Reporter Announces Bid for AISD Board

Roxanne Evans would replace LaTisha Anderson on the board

"...It includes three vertical teams anchored by early college high schools: Northeast (formerly Reagan), LBJ, and Eastside Memorial. It..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Copes With Post-COVID Life

With falling enrollment, budget woes, and “behavioral events” maybe the kids aren’t alright

"...Central Texas high school bathrooms were in the spotlight again last week,..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...there are fliers advertising Joslin as "The Coolest Ele­men­tary School in South Austin," information sheets about the area's middle..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

As Crises Abound, AISD Plans for Fewer Teachers

Board considers dire financial projections, falling enrollment, charter competition, and a struggling special ed program

"...Schools in AISD currently enroll around 75,000 students, nearly 6,000..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...racism when she was bused from her East Austin school to Travis Heights – art gave her relief, somewhere..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...she's tried to stop the closure of the area's schools with Save East Austin Schools PAC, struggled to preserve..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...After the highest turnout in any Austin ISD trustee election ever, Ofelia..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

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

"...in, and many people observing, the current Austin ISD school board election agrees that things need to change in..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...Casar has led the fight on many of Austin's highest-profile political issues since 2014 – mandatory paid sick leave,..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...man, was her full-time caretaker. They'd been together since high school, through Foster's years in the military and the..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s where they’re available: July 29: Akins Early College High School, Crockett Early College High School, Dawson Elementary School,..."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April 3 – either..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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

In Memoriam: Rodolfo Mendez

Remembering the founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre

"...his life to bringing dance to students on Austin's Eastside, changing countless lives in the process, has left us...."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AISD Board Finally Renames Lanier High

School board renames campus for former student, fallen veteran Juan Navarro

"...to change the name of Sidney Lanier Early College High School to Juan Navarro ECHS, after a former student..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eastside Parents Want Bus Routes Back

Reduced service in Montopolis, Johnston Terrace bad for students, activists claim

"...Eastside parents are calling on Capital Metro to restore routes..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Begins to Move Eastside High Schools

New Eastside Memorial campus breaks ground, and more school shuffling

"...The "Eastside Shuffle" is officially underway at Austin ISD, after a..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...those reductions, especially a proposed increase in the secondary school student-teacher ratio...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...Nine months after the Austin Indepen­dent School District board voted to change the names of five..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

MetroLink: Going That Extra (First / Last) Mile

From point A to point B, so you can better get to point C

"...and one to its east in Johnston Terrace, near Eastside Memorial High School. The fourth zone is an area..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD: Back to Basics

A vision for the district, and renaming Confederate schools

"...should be the top priority for the Austin Independent School District, its board of trustees agreed on Monday at..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Get With the Times

Modernizing the district in more ways than one

"...The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday to..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...Edward's Univer­sity. The organization relocated to Jain Lane between Highway 183 and Airport Boulevard. after being donated seven acres..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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