Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Holden is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids in Austin whose first years..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW

“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”

"...working with others to oppose Texas’ book banning bill, HB 900, during the 2023 legislative session...."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...unanimously approved a $1 million taxpayer-funded incentive deal (Chapter 380 agreement) with Dutch semiconductor manufacturing firm NXP in exchange..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

The Common Law

New Texas laws passed in the 2023 legislative session

"...Tampon Tax. Senate Bill 379 states that feminine hygiene and baby products, including tampons,..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...A new video from Ken Paxton's financiers has Republicans..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

GOP Bill Will Double Austin ISD Police

Parents say they don't want more officers

"...or SROs, are necessary to comply with House Bill 3, a new state law that will go into effect..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...It's still illegal here. But if you're a weed-inclined..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Doubling Campus Police House Bill 3, which requires school districts to have at least one..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"..."Part of what's terrifying about these bills is that..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott's Voucher Plan

Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it

"...committee replaced the House of Representatives’ school funding bill, HB 100, with one of their own...."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...He ran for 30 minutes along the shore without looking back. Unsure how..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...“The governor appointed them and the governor can fire..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...by the law firm Bisnar Chase comprised a staggering $13.9 billion owed to Texans in 2022. Construction workers are..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...Anti-Trans Bills Gather Steam in Senate..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...or threatened," by regulations imposed by a local ordinance. Neighboring city or county officials who don't like an ordinance..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...Thomas, 39 years old, is without a doubt one of the..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...commerce more broadly, if they contradict existing state law. HB 2127 allows anyone to sue a city or its..."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...office, told the committee that the state had spent $163 million on the border wall initiative as of Feb...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...A bill CAIR supports is House Bill 1090 by..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...doesn't, and will any of it be left in 30 years – is already top of mind for Texans...."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...a total of 6,927 bills were filed, of which 1,073 were passed, of which 21 were then vetoed by..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...of buildings left. The present two-story limestone store on TX-173 was built around 1900 to replace an earlier one..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

AISD Reading Teachers Flummoxed as Leaders Quit en Masse

Later, graders

"...to structure their timelines. Now, public and charter school K-3 general and special education teachers, and their principals, must..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Opinion: The Texas Grid: A Tale of Profits Over People

One year after Winter Storm Uri, Rep. Gina Hinojosa reflects on still-needed improvements

"...Republican Party that has run Texas for the last 30 years, prioritizes campaign donations from the gas industry over..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Rep. Gina Hinojosa

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

"...four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the TX-35 primary...."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...a marketing analyst who has been involved in D4 neighborhood politics for years;..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

State Ban on Delta-8 Fails in Court (Again)

Texas Supreme Court upholds legality of Delta-8

"...to quickly reverse the decision was rebuffed at the 3rd Court of Appeals and now by SCOTX, which left..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Industry Celebrates as Delta-8 Stays Legal, but for How Long?

Cannabusinesses try to keep up with laws concerning the THC product

"...Additionally, Soifer wrote, an injunction was necessary because users..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

A Brief History of Cannabis Legalization in Texas

High crimes and misdemeanors

"...industry in the state. Almost immediately after House Bill 1325 went into effect in June of that year, it..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anti-Trans Sports Bill Heads to Abbott's Desk

HB 25 makes Texas fifth state to pass legislature targeting trans youth this year

"...Authored by state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, HB 25 bans Texas K-12 students from competing on a..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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