Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...rarely in Austin than in other Texas districts) in 2013...."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Davis Challenge

The road from Haltom City to Austin

"...Unless we've all been the subjects of a very..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 5/14/10

Bond study postponed; Shelter director scuttled sideways

"...postponing an item asking for more options in the November bond election...."

May 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...and clownery, could see a major political shift this election cycle, with four Republicans departing and four incumbents facing..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Takes Up Texas Gerrymandering

Doggett, Farenthold's districts to be questioned

"...advantage." New maps adopted by the Texas Legislat­ure in 2013 were found to harbor most of the same constitutional..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Still No Charges for Dawnna Dukes

Retiring legislator reportedly in talks with Travis County D.A.

"...next legislative session, due to injuries suffered in a 2013 car wreck. She made her decision too late to..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...noting that there are some other races happening this November. The League of Women Voters just announced a forum..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Three Cheers for Spelman

Council member makes his final pitch for sane police spending

"...(see "Point Austin: Finding the Right Ratio," Aug. 23, 2013). He's actually a published authority on the subject of..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...and aviation mechanic/businessman Randall Stephens. (Official filing for the November municipal election begins July 21, but campaigns have been..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 5/18/10

Org urges bond 'reconsideration'

"...The questions enveloping the potential November transportation bond election (and bond votes thereafter) show no..."

May 18, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Tracking a Caldwell County Landfill Proposal

Tracking a Caldwell County landfill proposal

"...FM 1185 and Homannville Trail) has been ongoing since 2013, and prior to November's election had only gotten as..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Rep. Dukes to Quit in January

With health issues, scandals looming, veteran to retire

"...Add another election to the slate: After months of quiet speculation, Rep...."

Sept. 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 11 AISD Bond Election

"...intended to tide schools over until 2012, so this election has in fact been a long time coming. The..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"..."terrorists" who blew up West, Texas, in April of 2013, and the 15 people (including first responders) who died..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...the Texas Local Government Center debated Proposition K, the November ballot measure that calls for a third-party efficiency audit..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...political spectrum remain a little shell-shocked by the presidential election results, we've found plenty of time and energy for..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

"...Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, announced he would not seek re-election to his District 24 seat. Now two Lakeway Republicans..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: And Then There Were Eight

Sudden flood of candidates leaves only one empty trustee seat

"...five Austin ISD Board of Trustee seats on the November 4 ballot, but only two filed candidates. What a..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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?

"...final decision on whether to add it to the November ballot. Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, AISD's employee..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...On November 3, Texas voters will go to the polls to..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...advance of early voting for the Nov. 7 General Election, the Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements on..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Can Davis Reverse Poll Numbers?

New poll shows Abbott pulling even further ahead

"...favor of Republicans: Not a surprise, since this off-year election is expected to favor the GOP. However, YouGov's numbers..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...you're a progressive environmentalist with a long memory, the November 2014 election can't get here fast enough. Four candidates..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...operated by the proposed 8.75-cent property tax on the November ballot – are much larger in scope than the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Voters Give Soccer the Boot?

IndyAustin kicks off anti-stadium petition drive

"...group that put the anti-CodeNEXT Proposition J on the November ballot has a new target: the unsigned deal between..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sound on Sound Review: Descendents

Milo Aukerman and the punks for president!

"...“Are you like me and you just want this election to be over?” Milo Aukerman polled the audience at..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Which Comes First?

CodeNEXT or the transpo bond? Or both?

"...comes before City Council, and in many of the elections as well. Most currently, it's the Bull Creek Road..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

District 2: The Battle for Southeast Austin

Former firefighter Delia Garza faces two unlikely challengers

"...but moved back to the district that summer. In 2013, her father took his name off the deed, suggesting..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...On Nov. 10, 2013, Pressley talked with conspiracy-monger Alex Jones, on his Infowars..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Point Austin: The Dietz Decision

Will Texas fulfill its constitutional promise?

"...Dietz reiterated his earlier oral ruling (prior to the 2013 Legislature) that the Texas school funding system is "unconstitutional..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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