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

"...met on Nov. 13: According to District 6 Trustee Paul Saldaña that was "a much calmer conversation" than the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...likely to face longtime education activist and political consultant Paul Saldaña, in what could become a vitriolic contest. Moya..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Johnston and Webb: Test Score Role Reversal

TAKS scores for district's two most struggling schools confusing

"...will give the school another year to turn around. Paul Saldaña, who's been running a mentorship program at Johnston..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

AISD: Serious Apologies in Order

AISD fills up five seats

"...felt that both the teachers' union and board member Paul Saldaña were responsible for some needlessly negative attacks against..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State's Robin Hood System Becomes Daylight Robbery

AISD will send (gulp) how much money to the state?

"...AISD Board Vice President Paul Saldaña said such an imposition puts extra pressure on..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Charter School Loophole Vote Pushed Another Week

Seemingly settled issue of planning and land use for charter schools drags out

"...AISD Board Vice President Paul Saldaña, who had spoken for himself and on behalf..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Gets A Fresh Start

AISD officers play musical chairs

"...replacements: new Secretary Julie Cow­an and new Vice Pres­ident Paul Saldaña. Mathias even made light of his demotion, saying..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tempers Flare as AISD Board Tackles Confederate Legacy

Name change issue punted to the board's policy committee

"...a whole lot of headaches. Board of Trustees Chair Paul Saldaña said, "Every time we start talking about race..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Developer Promises $15/Hour Wage Floor, and More

Developer joins with Workers Defense to offer labor guarantees, but the neighborhood still has qualms about a new hotel

"...The project has also garnered support from Paul Saldaña – normally an activist guarded against commercial encroachment..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The Newest in Trustees

AISD swearing-in suggests both comity and dissension

"...District 6, fellow two-termer Lori Moya is succeeded by Paul Saldaña. Finally, Tamala Barksdale vacated her At-Large Position 9..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: One for the Money

"...1: Edmund "Ted" Gordon, David "D" Thompson District 6: Paul Saldaña, Kate Mason-Murphy At-Large 9: Kendall Pace, Hillary Procknow..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Re-Forming AI$D

What's behind the national involvment in local school board races?

"...informal capacity with several candidates, including Cowan, Pace, and Paul Saldaña, and is actually a friend of Wagner's since..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much for a Trustee Seat?

Local and outside money moving into AISD races

"...Paul Saldaña: $1,100 raised, $7,491 on hand..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Development Project With a Silver Lining

The Rebekah Baines Johnson Center is about to be part of an ambitious master planned community for Austin seniors.

"...continues to remain a priority," said board Vice Chair Paul Saldaña, adding that a representative of the residents' council..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...rather than leaving it to the developers' good intentions. Paul Saldaña represents the U.S. His­panic Contractors Associa­tion. "For over..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Tweetfully Yours

The City Council considers food, names, and form-based code

"...food-vendor regs might spark debate. A smattering ensued: Consultant Paul Saldaña, retained by Snappy Snacks proprietor Tom Ramsey, who..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The MACC: Back on Track, or Under Attack?

The city approves a new board for the Mexican-American Cultural Center -- and the center's previous shepherds cry foul.

"...relationship is still not amicable," notes Garcia's executive assistant Paul Saldaña. At one such meeting several weeks ago, CMACA..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The City Council considers ways to strengthen Austin's Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program, which awards contracts for city work to businesses owned by minorities and women.

"...feel for each other's perspectives," according to Garcia's aide Paul Saldaña. The meetings are aimed at preventing contract disputes..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary

Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board

"...The sole opponent to the decision was board vice-president Paul Saldaña, who stated that he believed Mann was a..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Paul Saldaña, Mayor Gus Garcia's chief of staff, is going..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

Late Meeting Leads to Big School Investment

Everyone should vote on $4.6 billion investments close to 3am, correct?

"...more, and the letter had been sent "prematurely." Superintendent Paul Cruz further told trustees "there is no agreement, there..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Splitting the Baby

AISD votes to buy two plots of land

"...board in executive session, and the board directed Superintendent Paul Cruz to begin negotiations with the owners of the..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature 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

City Hall Hustle: Eastside Discordance

The El Concilio players strut the stage

"...in support of the transfer – Latino politicos like Paul Saldaña and musicians including Alejandro Vallejo, drummer for the..."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

AISD: New South High School(s)?

AISD mulls over a possible South Austin high school

"...easterly Districts 2 and 6. Last week, D6 Trustee Paul Saldaña and At-Large Position 9 Trustee Kendall Pace met..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD & ACC: Low Turnout rules

The AISD and ACC boards take shape

"...District 6 for PR consultant and longtime education advocate Paul Saldaña, who slowly widened a lead over former Ann..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements

"...District 6: Paul Saldaña..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Back to the Chalkboard?

"...at AISD have an impact on the city," says Paul Saldaña, Garcia's executive assistant. "We fund $1.5 million a..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...support for the city's plans. According to Garcia aide Paul Saldaña, the purchase (and the P for public zoning..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Día de los Muertos COVID-19 Mural

"...Artist Courtney Arte (r) speaks as community leaders Paul Saldaña and Jill Ramírez (wife of artist Sam Coronado)..."

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