Rental Health Worries

Pecan Springs Gives Apartments Thumbs Down

"...Alfred Dotson, president of the Pecan Springs/Springdale Neighborhood Association photograph by John Anderson At the..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...2017, and then the wildly unpopular closure of four elementary schools last year – has shaped the contours of..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Grief, Anger, Activism Follow AISD’s Move to Close Schools

Lingering questions over unreleased equity report fuel frustration

"...of the Austin Independent School District to close four elementary schools and implement a host of districtwide initiatives, community..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shear Faith

Haircuts by Children asks you to trust your coif to kids with scissors

"...Fusebox, Peacock Salon, Pecan Springs Elementary, and Norman Elementary School are welcomed by..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Can Mi Trailita y Mas Revitalize "Murder Corner"?

A favorite food truck sets down roots in the community with brick-and-mortar

"...Harper-Madison, who grew up in Austin and attended nearby Pecan Springs Elementary. "I used to get food stamps from..."

March 18, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

AISD's Haves and Have Nots

"...Blackshear Elementary..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...Barbara Jordan Elementary, 6711 Johnny Morris..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

The Numbers Crunch

"...and Mitchell are the two Tarrytown boxes, at Casis Elementary and along Balcones Drive. But while those boxes' 40%..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Board Considers Futures for Underused Facilities

The district’s property portfolio has become an increasingly pressing matter

"...problem accentuated by the emergency closure of T.A. Brown Elementary in November because its floors were in immediate danger..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Fusco High School Teacher of the Year and Allan Elementary teacher Jacqueline Ash Elementary School Teacher of the Year...."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Lights Out After School?

If federal funding gets cut, AISD could lose after-school programs

"...That's where the Pecan Springs Elementary cheerleaders come in. The Eagles girls, who..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Off the Desk

Willie Lewis announces his re-election bid for city council, opposing Thomas Hollywood Henderson and police officer Danny Thomas; Intel is looking for land in Austin, SOS is being honored for smart growth work.

"...Thomas. At Lewis' press conference Tuesday in front of Pecan Springs Elementary, the council member laid out a number..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Anderson High (8403 Mesa); Saturday, May 22, 9am-1pm, at Pecan Springs Elementary (3100 Rogge), and 10am-2pm, at Dobie Middle..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature

Life Is a Rhythm

Ground zero for Austin hip-hop: University Hills' 2-3

"...discovered common footing at Andrews, Harris, Blanton, Winn, and Pecan Springs elementary schools, Pearce and Kealing middle schools, and..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...that determine the paths that Austin students follow from elementary to middle to high school...."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Neighborly Planning

The city, businesses, and residents all seem pleased with the results of the East Martin Luther King Neighborhood Planning Workshop.

"...and neighborhood leaders gathered in the "cafetorium" of Norman Elementary School on Feb. 2 for the East Martin Luther..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...were followed by the very best readers at Zavala Elementary: sixth-graders in tiaras, fourth-graders blowing kisses, a jeep full..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...released Friday, Nov. 1: Metz, Sims, Pease, and Brooke elementary schools...."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board OKs District’s Largest Bond Package Ever

Chasing equity

"...for schools such as Austin High and Bear Creek Elementary. Foster lent his "vigorous" support and said the new..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD: Who is Under the Axe?

Breaking down the 1,017 proposed cuts

"...Elementary Schools..."

Feb. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Green Events: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

"...do check out the new Environmental Expo at the Pecan Street Festival Friday and Saturday. Oh yeah, then there's..."

Sept. 27, 2007 Columns Post

Two Sisters, Two Food Trucks, and a Lot of Soul

It's a family affair as sisters from Austin's Eastside emerge with twin trailers honoring their mother's legacy

"...Luna Street across from Givens Park before moving to Pecan Springs and attended Sims Elementary as children, followed by..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Off the Desk

"...To date, the leaders of the following elementary schools have been in their positions about one year..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature

AISD Bond Construction Projects

"...MS $1,723,516 $1,719,739 ($3,777) -0% A A A D Elementary Schools Allan $2,042,091 $1,987,074 ($55,017) -3% Allison $569,023 $644,244..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

The Next Round of School Reform

AISD focuses again on Eastside schools

"...the heart of this latest round of reforms. Allan Elementary lies mostly empty ever since it was closed in..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...rising fifth and sixth graders from Andrews, Blanton, Harris, Pecan Springs, and Winn elementary schools. Turn­er is fully aware..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Into the Woods

Cherrywood Neighbors' Journey of Change

"...Giles' old pastureland to demand their own school, Maplewood Elementary...."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin ISD Delays Its Plans to Close Eight Schools

Four others remain on list as "conversations" continue

"...released Friday, Nov. 1; Metz, Sims, Pease, and Brooke elementary schools. The first two will close as was expected..."

Nov. 3, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Ricky Williams 'Accesses Consciousness' at AISD

How a football player got entangled with 'mind-healing' organization Access Consciousness

"...camps – including the latest one, held at Sims Elementary in the Austin school district. An AISD spokesperson told..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Alex Dunlap

Endorsements

"...the good guys.Proposition 2: NO The so-called "Save Our Springs Amendment."..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

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