Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with a befuddled..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AISD 'Efficiency' Study: Not Exactly What the Doctor Ordered?

An efficiency study commissioned by AISD comes back with some surprising recommendations

"...Last August, Austin Independent School District commissioned an "efficiency study" from consultants..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Creationist Activist Goes Into Lion's Den

Saenz to speak at Yarborough Library

"...A series of monthly forums on State Board of Education issues organized by local activist John Keohane – who..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Two SBOE-Related Forums Coming Up

Events to educate public on Board of Education

"...the recent anti-evolution lunacy on the State Board of Education. Or perhaps you didn't realize we even have an..."

Jan. 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

AISD Puts Faith in Voters

Teachers' paychecks – and the tax raise they require – are in voters' hands this November

"...With Nov. 4 looming, the Austin Indepen­dent School District and its allies are scrambling to..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Superintendent Search Begins

The public will play a large part in determining the criteria for choosing AISD's next head honcho

"...a major urban school district? With the position in Austin opening up next year, the Austin Independent School District..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lasting Commitments

The 2008 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...performing and visual arts to progress and prosper. The Austin Arts Hall of Fame honors this latter class of..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...bunch of weirdos in Lycra or anti-establishment punks. More Austinites are choosing to ride bikes for more than just..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...city manager at its meeting today (Thursday). See "Point Austin," and "Beside the Point."..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...it happen. The eight individuals being inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame this year are all such..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Riding at Risk

Austin's streets still a hazard for two-wheeled transportation

"...Street. The body he hit was that of 29-year-old Austin green-building contractor Casey "Wink" Miller, who was pedaling home..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Studying for Justice

Austin students get a summer immersion in activist history

"...Santos is an organizer with Austin Voices for Education and Youth, the main sponsor of..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...of moral and financial opposition, even before his overall education plan failed. Perry has since tried to distance himself..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Stories..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is the Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door?

AISD's budget cuts could be deep and painful.

"...Special-education teacher Brenda Urps-Williams was speaking specifically of her own..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Looking for Leadership

It takes a community to support the schools.

"..."There is something in Austin's water," declared Austin American-Statesman Editor Rich Oppel a couple..."

April 19, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Local news in Austin, Texas

"...until next session. And, good intentions or no, the education district created by the bill -- subjected to scrutiny..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...October arrived and Austin had heard nary a peep from the campaigns of..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The DARE Debate

Austin Police Kick Drug Prevention Program

"...prevention program, just lost another customer. The city of Austin is the latest in a series of large cities..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...from this conservative state. To answer that frustration, Transgender Education Network of Texas' new zine, Trans-gressive: A Trans Texas..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?

House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education

"...Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Central Austin's voice on education in the Texas House, has two..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...requests for comment from the Chronicle.  – Brant Bingamon Education Austin Picks Union-Aligned Candidate Over Longtime AISD Teacher..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Anthony Mays Takes Over AISD as Supe Search Starts

New interim steps in after Elizalde's abrupt departure

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees on June 13 named Chief..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Opinion: On Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings, Asian Americans Still Erased in Texas

With the State Board of Education updating our history curriculum, we have an opportunity now to highlight Asian American narratives for future generations of Texas students

"...with misogyny. Growing up as an Asian girl in Austin, I have been fetishized, exotified, objectified, and sexually assaulted..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Ashley Cheng

AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...With budget talks on the horizon, Austin ISD teachers are sweating the latest unwelcome change in..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the contests, and on how..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the contests, and on how..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Hundreds of AISD Teachers May Refuse to Report to Campus for In-Person Classes

Education Austin organizes action in response to schools reopening

"...As Austin ISD students return to classrooms on Monday, Oct. 5,..."

Sept. 30, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

AISD News: COVID Delays On-Campus Classes, Supe Search Down to 6

Students will return to virtual learning for the first three weeks at minimum

"...state officials to open or risk losing funding – the Austin Independent School District announced Tuesday that students will not..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones

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