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..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Reagan High Stands Up and Fights

Reagan High doesn't want to follow in Johnston's footsteps

"...in front of a crowd of about 200 in Reagan High School's cafeteria – as passionate and committed as..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

AISD to Consider Ridding School Names of Confederate Legacy

AISD Board in the process of crafting a mechanism that allows for renaming schools upon public request

"...Austin Independent School District trustees could adopt a new policy for renaming..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...Close your eyes and you can hear it – the unmistakable din of a high school..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

A Guide to Confederate Monuments in Austin

Where to find them, for as long as they're still standing

"...News writer Michael King addresses historical illiteracy and the problem with celebrating..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...There's an unmistakable ferocity found within Cha'keeta B's eyes, a..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Say Hello to the New (Less Confederate) Schools

Five AISD schools will get a name change

"...AISD's board of trustees voted 7-2 on Monday night to formally begin the process of changing the names..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Veronica Mars, All Grown Up at the ATX Television Fest

Series creator Rob Thomas explains why the cult show has to change

"...Veronica Mars has never shied away from life's gritty realities. Unlike many..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

"...It’s 12:25 in the morning in the House State Affairs committee room at..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...Nine months after the Austin Indepen­dent School District board voted to..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SwimATX Tackles Lifeguard Shortage

Learn-to-swim program educates Eastside kids on water safety

"...In January 2015, when the Aquatics division of the city's Parks and Recreation..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Katarina Brown

Tempers Flare as AISD Board Tackles Confederate Legacy

Name change issue punted to the board's policy committee

"...What's in a name? When it comes to Austin ISD..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Moves Forward on Three Lingering Issues

School board’s busy, busy night

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, Feb. 25,..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary

Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board

"...E. Lee Elementary is now Russell Lee Elementary, ending the campus' artificial link to the Confederacy and instead paying..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Elementary No Longer Lee Elementary

Renaming process has begun

"...There will be one less sign of Texas' Civil War..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Back to Basics

A vision for the district, and renaming Confederate schools

"...The success and well-being of students should be the top..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Targets Confederate Names

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants new names in place by March

"...Austin Independent School District administrators have asked trustees to rename five campuses..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: In the Name of Fairness

Times change, and so do schools

"...It was high drama at the AISD board meeting Monday evening, climaxing..."

March 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...In this week's News Roundup: Rangers arrest Austin's car arsonist in..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Allan, Fulmore No More

School district's effort to rename Confederate schools continues

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees discussed changes to the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...In addition to announcing its after-dark Midnighters slate, today SXSW Film Festival released its short films..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 12-19

"...Thursday12..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Monuments and Race at UT

The stories behind the statues

"...The stories behind the statues..."

May 28, 2015 Photo Gallery

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is the third chapter in a serialized history of..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Myra Breckinridge Video stores killed the revival houses. Video and the old movie channels on..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Battling for Music, History, and Learning

Juneteenth Battle of the Bands competition harkens back to days when marching bands enjoyed a celebrated place in Austin's black community, and creates opportunity for greater future African-American involvement in school bands.

"...The sun was setting over Nelson Field in Northeast Austin..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...Forget "compassionate conservatism." While you're at it, toss the "reformer with results." Education,..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...Maybe it's because I was born here. Maybe it's because so much of the best of..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...Summer films = fluff. That expectation can be a pretty fair assumption just about..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

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