Point Austin: Unaccountable

In the public school testing frenzy, responsibility and consequences flow only downward

"...As the semester winds down and Austin ISD calculates its annual tax bump, it's time to..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Judge Blocks Texas Education Agency From Releasing New, Harsher Grades

A-F accountability grade: incomplete

"...The Texas Education Agency won’t be releasing its new, harsher A-F grades..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

"...journalism, and especially among the state's small cadre of education reporters. Austinite Michael Brick, a Houston Chronicle reporter and..."

Feb. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Democrats to Challenge Dunbar on Education Board

Shelton and Sadun planning or contemplating 2010 runs

"...run for District 10 on the State Board of Education, allowing her an easy 70% win over a Libertarian..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...If Austin school leaders ask voters to approve a property tax..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The State of Austin Wine

Somms Under Fire lights up Austin's wine scene this month

"...The diversity of Austin's wine menus is no accident. The public's thirst for..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...spontaneity, practitioners of the unpredictable. They are improvisers, and Austin is overrun with them...."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Amplify Austin 2015: The Little School That Can

Our give-a-thon series continues with some love for St. James'

"...As the launch of Amplify Austin nears, a few of us in Chronicleland would like..."

March 2, 2015 Chronolog Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Creative Classroom Fund

The Arts in Austin ISD get a million-dollar boost

"...Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin's schools. Just who that is we aren't being told,..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What's at Stake in Austin's Schools?

Austin ISD faces a spring election and a brace of persistent problems

"...to really create significant change," said Amy Averett of Austin Voices for Education and Youth, which received a smaller..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Squeezing the Schools

Failing all its courses, the Lege sends a love note to Highland Park

"...home, as Rachel Proctor May reports today (p.19), the Austin school district administration and the employee organizations have begun..."

July 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Candidate Gus Garcia takes on the school district

"...when Garcia mouths off about the sorry state of Austin's schools, he is speaking from some authority, even though..."

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

Austin Interfaith

Organizing Austin One Congregation at a Time

"...Once or twice a year, Austin's politicians and politician wannabes attend one of these accountability..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin ISD: New Board, New President

Vince Torres to lead trustees as new era begins

"...Two months ago, Austin ISD's board was split 6-3 on all major and..."

Nov. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Trump’s Personal 2025 Project

The Heritage Foundation supplies the blueprint

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

Oct. 1, 2024 News Post by Michael King

With a New Executive Director, Dormant Art Alliance Austin Rebrands as A3

Fundraising nonprofit debuts next month at Canopy

"...the onset of the pandemic, long-running nonprofit Art Alliance Austin is prepping a re-emergence under new name A3. Led..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Post by Carys Anderson

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin ISD’s board of trustees...."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller Now Owns West Austin's One World Theatre

Austin music benefactor adds One World to real estate portfolio, alongside Saxon Pub

"...co-founder of Keller Williams Realty, has purchased the West Austin venue known for renowned world, jazz, folk, and legacy..."

April 1, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Report: Austin Leads State in Reproductive Freedom

But best-in-Texas ranking highlights what still needs to be done

"...A recently released national ranking that places Austin ahead of any other Texas city for its commitment..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

East Austin Planned Parenthood Safe … For Now

New state law shouldn't impact East Seventh clinic

"...bans local government transactions with abortion providers or affiliates, Austin’s venerable Planned Parenthood clinic just east of Downtown remains..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Coalition Issues Manifesto on East Austin Schools

Coalition issues manifesto on East Austin schools

"...A group of East Austin community advocates led by Austin ISD District 1 Trustee..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can New Republic Studios Be a Game Changer for Austin?

Massive makeover could make Austin the new Atlanta for film

"...It's no newsflash that Austin is a film town. The last few years saw..."

Nov. 21, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...28 has generated much buzz for Lake|Flato, the San Antonio/Austin-based architectural firm that partnered on the project with Boston's..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its leaders – those..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Food and Wine Alliance Awards Culinary Grants

Here are all the winners

"...future husband? You should send the folks at the Austin Food and Wine Alliance a thank you card...."

Dec. 9, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...proud of their love for their community: "This is Austin freakin' Texas, and we are not done!"..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

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