APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...And there is one. It's called GAP – the Guidance Advisory Program. And it's broken...."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...raised the threshold on Downtown officers for activating a Guidance Advisory Program, an early warning mitigation system employed when..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

University of Texas' RTF Dept. Launches UT3D

Moody Foundation grant funds first-ever 3-D production curriculum

"...first comprehensive 3-D production curriculum in the country. The program, called UT3D, will launch in fall of 2013...."

Feb. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...the district's facilities. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen was looking for guidance from board members on what they wanted in her..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...life of a committee tasked with providing recommendations and guidance for women's health programs. Senate Bill 790, approved by..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Faith Healers

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

"...is hardly a revelation to drug counselors in any program; it is the next point he brings out, plays..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

"...consternation, questions, and conflicted sentiments about VMU. The voluntary program for developers is intended to produce higher-quality projects (as..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...reserved for IDEA boosters from the Valley. Under the guidance of the administration, the board majority backed the almost..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...in additional water processing is needed at all.Consistency and Guidance..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The city's Bond Election Advisory Committee met on Monday to discuss how they will..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...case manager for the Tandem Teen Prenatal & Parenting Program. In that role, Smith works as an advocate for..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...community outreach and real development of long-term goals, existing programs will be more effective, and new initiatives will be..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kitchen Reno: Inside ACC’s Culinary Arts Expansion

Students get hands-on experience at ACC Highland's 28,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art kitchen

"...and has been developing the new campus Culinary Arts program since 2007 while also leading the Eastview Campus instruction...."

Aug. 20, 2021 Features Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Austin Slowly Gets the COVID-19 Testing Data It Needs

Knowledge is power

"...is still not easy. Many providers are following CDC guidance that testing should be prioritized for health care workers..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Ten Down ... 90% to Go

AISD votes to move the Liberal Arts Academy from Johnston to LBJ, a move that magnet parents support but many others question.

"...high school curriculum offered in Austin. Many of the program's advocates consider this decision only the first step toward..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief

Help is on the way?

"...Friday, Aug. 7, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance that cities and counties do not have such power..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...Department enacted a huge overhaul of its arts grants program to create more opportunities for historically marginalized groups...."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...creation of AustinCorps, a new citywide volunteer and internship program for youth; calling for a rail/mass transportation bond election..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am on the Animal Advisory Commission and have observed Jackie Goodman's work on issues..."

March 8, 2002 Column

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...forms of divestment: cuts that outright eliminate existing APD programs and personnel, and transfers of programs and funding into..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...by the administration and the Facilities and Bond Plan­ning Advisory Committee – selected on a "worst-er first-er" basis, as..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...just before the props, there we are," said District Advisory Council member Kendall Pace...."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...much as the $57 million recommended by the bond advisory committee, this is still a good chunk of change..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...in September." Those initial decisions were used to create guidance for principals, and the staffing decisions have been shaped..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

"Corporate Predator" Dissected

Freeport Makes The Nation

"...multifamily homes that aren't served by Austin's curbside recycling program. The facility, located at 707 E. Ninth, was the..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...young children, citing concerns over dental fluorosis. Its "Interim Guidance on Reconstituted Infant Formula," while endorsing breast-feeding, says that..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...students can get more info from their principals and guidance counselors or by visiting www.austinisd.org. – M.M...."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...Rogers' Neighborhood, with a dollop of Pee-wee's Playhouse. The program would show kids where food comes from, how it's..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Pipe Dreams

Chapter 37 From Robert Bryce's new book on Enron

"...choice for U.S. trade representative, served on an Enron advisory council. Thomas White, Bush's secretary of the army, was..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Commission Mission

UT's Performing Arts Center Spawns New Art

"...aka the PAC, is the shadowy supporter. Under the guidance of director Pebbles Wadsworth, who came to UT from..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires