Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

"...After six years at the helm, Paul Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent..."

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...After six years at the helm, Paul Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cruz Sole Finalist for AISD Superintendent

Update: Initial responses to exit of external candidates

"...Austin ISD have withdrawn their applications, leaving Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz as the sole finalist...."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cruz Officially in for AISD Chief Race

Interim superintendent now eligible to become permanent CEO

"...criticism of the board's decision to add Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz to the short list of candidates to become..."

Dec. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cruz in Contention for AISD Superintendency

Interim district chief now officially in the mix

"...It's a big day for Austin ISD's Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz. He has been cast as Mother Ginger in..."

Dec. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Out, Cruz In

Austin ISD picks chief schools officer Paul Cruz as interim super

"...resignation, the board voted to appoint Chief Schools Officer Paul Cruz as her interim replacement...."

April 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...person everyone knew was not on it: Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz. Fast forward to Dec. 10, and not only..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ted Cruz: Newtown Families 'Props'

Texas junior senator learns what YouTube is, the hard way

"...past without a galling press statement from Sen. Ted Cruz, filled with right wing bon mots that would make..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cruz Trumps Iowa

Now the spotlight turns to Texas' problem

"...estate. A phone rings. He answers. A voice says, "Cruz just won Iowa. Thanks for nothing."..."

Feb. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ted Cruz: The New Schwarzenegger

And we don't mean that in a good way

"...next big thing. Now it's US Senate nominee Ted Cruz who will lead the party into a glorious future...."

Aug. 7, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Cruz Control – for Now

"...resignation – they voted to appoint Chief Schools Officer Paul Cruz as her interim replacement...."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...So how much do you know about Nate Paul?..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cruz's Shutdown Backfires

Support plummets as shutdown continues

"...When Texas freshman Sen. Ted Cruz filibustered the federal budget to derail health care reform,..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Cruz vs. O'Rourke Senate Race Explored in Run Like the Devil

Meet the men behind the campaigns

"...of the ongoing fight between sitting Republican Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke. Coming out two..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD on ICE

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants AISD to know ICE is watching

"...Customs Enforcement actions in Austin. On Feb. 10, Superintendent Paul Cruz provided a list of support services for refugee..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Give Superintendent Broadened Authority

Resolution lets Cruz take "immediate action" on COVID-19 response

"...Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees has granted Superintendent Paul Cruz authority to take “immediate action” on coronavirus prevention..."

March 14, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Targets Confederate Names

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants new names in place by March

"...Confederate army. At a Nov. 13 work session, Superintendent Paul Cruz named the five facilities – a middle school,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Staff Shake-up

Under Cruz, AISD staff get a reorganization

"...several key positions in a major administrative shake-up. Superin­tend­ent Paul Cruz said, "Big or small, we've always had some..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New AISD Boss Already Out in the Community

After eight hours on the job, Cruz breaks bread with ed activists

"...Paul Cruz may only be Austin ISD's interim superintendent, but..."

April 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Way To Pick a Senator

It's Sadler vs. Yarbrough and Dewhurst vs. Cruz in this month's primary run-offs

"...When legislative veterans heard Paul Sad­ler was running for U.S. Senate, the name was..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Great Demand, Greater Expectations for AISD

Timeline set for superintendent search

"...firm JG Consulting posted the application for outgoing Superin­ten­dent Paul Cruz's successor...."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...of trustees' dais since April, when District 6 Trustee Paul Saldaña stepped down, citing in part the extraordinary time..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...for the Austin Independent School District. With interim Super­intendent Paul Cruz filling in since Meria Carstarphen resigned in April,..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New “Equity Coalition” Pushes Back on AISD Board

Superintendent search on wrong track, say advocates

"...School District's search for a successor to outgoing Superintendent Paul Cruz has underlined equity concerns – both old and..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD’s High-Profile CFO Takes Her Leave

Nicole Conley passed over in search for new schools chief

"...interview her for the top job being vacated by Paul Cruz played a key role in her abrupt exit...."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Is Hiring an Equity Officer

The new position will promote educational equity and inclusiveness for the district's 80,000-plus students

"...posting. In a recent interview with the Chronicle, Superintendent Paul Cruz envisioned an office that would first focus on..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD High Schools Hit Target

TEA results for Austin improved from last year

"...at LBJ High School last Friday, Aug. 7, Superintendent Paul Cruz ran through the headline statistics. Under the latest..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: March 27

All the news that's fit to blog

"...a heckler, UT scientists work their magic, and Ted Cruz forms a not-so-secret society. Family values are on the..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Head in the Clouds

Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, and Penelope Cruz co-star in this stilted romantic drama set against the background of Europe between the wars.

"...Directed by: John Duigan. Starring: Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend and Thomas Kretschmann. Head in the Clouds,..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Vanilla Sky

"...Noah Taylor, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee, Cameron Diaz, Penélope Cruz and Tom Cruise. When I first heard that Cameron..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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