A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...the 2013 season, one of many involving thousands of high school football players in Texas...."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

My Old School

True-life high school tall tale takes a sickening, weird turn

"...Canadian he might have an accent, but isn't every high schooler a little odd?..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

School of Last Resort

The Bad Kids highlights a high school's "nurture and nag" approach

"...acceptance that kids will drop out. But Black Rock High, the school featured in new documentary The Bad Kids,..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Night School

Kevin Hart goes back to school. Sadly, not comedy school.

"...more entertaining than post-millennial, submediocre yuk-fests such as Night School. Crafted within the broadest, not-quite-funny brushstrokes possible, director Lee’s..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

More Community Feedback on Renaming Reagan High

Northeast Austin school will drop all connections to Confederate postmaster general

"...The battle over renaming John H. Reagan Early College High School continues to drag on, but an end may..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Phoenix ‘Live from the Artists Den’ – At Anderson High!

French rockers during ACL Fest 2013: ‘Find us a high school’

"...secrets when the primary mode of communication in your high school was passing notes, imagine what it’s like in..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Pearce Middle School to Close

School commissioner announces closure with little warning to district

"...announcement that has rocked Austin ISD staff and parents, School Commissioner Robert Scott has announced that Pearce Middle School..."

July 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sky High

An adolescent superhero can't find his niche.

"...and The Barefoot Executive, two of Kurt Russell’s career highlights from his early years as Disney’s in-house teen, but..."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Raccoons On the Loose at McCallum High

But wait, there's also mold at AISD’s second-oldest high school

"...to remove a large, healthy raccoon from a McCallum High classroom. As they maneuver a plastic trash can near..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Murchison Middle School Principal Resigns Following Arrest of Two Students for Murder

The two minors are accused of fatally stabbing an Anderson High School student

"...The principal at Murchison Middle School resigned abruptly on Wednesday, Feb. 6, after two students..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proper Nang for Austin High’s Music Program

Even Mumford & Sons loves the AHS band/orchestra

"...at Maria’s Taco Xpress hosts a fundraiser for Austin High School that includes the Belle Sounds, Mike McCoy’s Tontine,..."

May 21, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Connally High Culinarians Bring Home the Gold Again

Area culinary students win gold for second year in a row

"...Earlier this month, culinary students from 18 high schools in San Antonio, Austin, and South Texas competed..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Wanted: High-Tech Labor, Will Train

Will a Tight Labor Market Short Circuit Austin's High-Tech Industry?

"...to say that Motorola, Advanced Micro Devices, and other high-tech manufacturers in Austin are not cheering for Samsung to..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...in which the new owners of the landmark Baker School – Alamo Draft­house co-founders Tim and Karrie League –..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School Finance Plan Headed for Hearing

Aycock promises no losers as Senate obsesses on vouchers

"...Can Texas avoid further school finance lawsuits? That's what House Public Education Committee Chair..."

April 8, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: School Finance Math; Tax Plans Diverge; Veteran Benefits Restricted; and More

Is school finance dead this session?; House and Senate tax plans split; Lege restricts veterans' benefits; and more

"...School Finance: Add Cash, Subtract Reform..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Old School and High Tech

TVs, iPads, laptops: watching Texas State football

"...Sundays, natch. No remote control. No wall-covering screen. No high definition...."

Oct. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Lanier High Student Commits Suicide

No other students hurt

"...Austin Independent School District officials have confirmed that a Lanier High School..."

Oct. 15, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Right-Wing Extremists Harass McCallum High Students at School

They told kids they’re going to hell

"...of adults blocked the path of students leaving McCallum High School Tuesday and used a megaphone to tell the..."

Aug. 24, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Day Trips: New London School Explosion

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the deadliest school disaster in U.S. history

"...The New London School Explosion on March 18, 1937, nearly wiped out an..."

March 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

School Finance: Still Hard

Panel approves recommendations to improve state's outdated school funding system

"...At the Texas Commission on Public School Finance's final meeting in December, the 13-member panel unanimously..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public School Bible Classes Run Afoul of Law

Classes violate state and federal provisions

"...In the Permian High School class on Bible History and Literature, students watch..."

Jan. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Back to School

How to choose a college

"...The University of Texas was the only school I applied to. To my parents it made perfect..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Music Post by Luke Winkie

Open Carry for School Marshals?

Senate wants to let school districts decide if marshals can open-carry guns on campus

"...The Senate passed a bill that allows school districts to decide if they want their marshals to..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

School Jam USA Is On!

Texas U18 band competition goes international

"...SchoolJam Texas has gone national, and School Jam USA 2009..."

Oct. 12, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...the Liberal Arts and Science Academy away from LBJ High School and into its own facility; building a new..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Friday Night Lights': Reagan-McCallum, Westlake-Austin High Top Local Slate

"...pilot. (See "TV Eye" for more.) Meanwhile, most area high schools open district play this week, but the pick..."

Sept. 27, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

High, Low, and In Between

Steve Earle talks Townes

"...16 years old, he had already dropped out of high school in San Antonio and begun playing in coffeehouses..."

June 19, 2009 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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