AISD Board Attempts to Stanch Bleeding From Budget

But teacher retention remains the highest priority

"...$33 billion surplus (and had $27 billion in the Rainy Day Fund). They had initially planned to invest $5..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Crosstalk: Miss Manners Retires From Hip Hop Hooray After 15 Years, and More Music News

DAWA Fund apps open May 15 and Lizzy McAlpine melts ACL Live

"...the KOOP 91.7FM radio show on social media last Sunday. After 15 years spent highlighting diverse voices in the..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Failing to Fund

"...Dear Editor, It’s no secret that the state severely underfunds public education. The Legislature clearly knows this. In the..."

March 28, 2023 Postmarks

Texas Lege Preview: The Lege Has More Cash Than It Wants

Unprecedented $30 billion (and counting) surplus puts conservatives in a bind

"...the state to decrease its own appropriations. The state's rainy-day fund is already full to overflowing, so this is..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief

Help is on the way?

"...extension granted by Travis County Judge Sam Bis­coe. On Friday, Aug. 7, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Austin At Large: Keep Your Eyes on the Road

As we endure this age of clownery, we can have nice things in our future – even I-35

"...week to celebrate the Texas Trans­portation Commission fully, finally funding the reconstruction of I-35 through Central Austin. It's pretty..."

May 8, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck

Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture

"...On a rainy weeknight, Billie Buck is behind the counter at Antone's..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...Program (EDAP) with up to $200 million in new funding. This is the third time the state (this time..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. (The..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...that the state is growing by 1,000 people per day, and they're bringing and driving vehicles, many on this..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lawmakers Agree to Improve School Funding

Full-day pre-K, financial assistance, and more to support the state's public schools

"...On Saturday, the House and Senate each gave their final approval..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...put on a permanent footing: continuation of the current fund (about $77 million/year, via HB 1) and soon a..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

No Sales Tax for Schools

Senate approves its version of school finance, with a few notable changes

"...version of House Bill 3 on school finance legislation Monday, after hours of debate and dozens of amendments that..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Comptroller Gives Legislature More Money to Spend

But don’t go crazy y’all

"...state GOP leadership, kicked off the 2019 legislative frenzy Monday with the release of his Biennial Revenue Estimate –..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...What we have now is not adequate to totally fund our current budget. Typically, the Texas economy does well..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”

"...and of the Article III subcommittee that oversees education funding, Howard also serves as vice chair of Calendars. –..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Vikki Goodwin on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I worry when people talk about property tax caps [and not] where the revenue is going to come from instead”

"...said he didn't have any solutions to public education funding. I understand we don't have enough money in the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quote of the Week

"...Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, noting that the state’s bloated rainy day fund balance could be paying for better education...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column

Austin at Large: Let’s Get Connected Again

What we can do now to prepare for the mobility future

"...so much of my career. (See for yourselves!) On Monday, Dec. 17, Capital Metro's board approved a new Project..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...on key issues in the lead-up to the first day of the session, Tuesday, January 8. The State Budget..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Settling the FY 2019 Budget

Council sorts out tax rate, final spending

"...City Council arrived at annual "budget readings" Tuesday morning (with fallback meetings Wednesday and Thursday) with a..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget: Room to Move

Council nears final decisions on 2019 budget

"...City Council gathers today, Thursday, Sept. 6, for a special called budget meeting,..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Conundrum one: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has one 140-day regular legislative session, but can't get the House and..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...• With the special session ending on Wednesday, Aug. 16, Speaker Joe Straus has sent his clearest..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Taking stock of the week that was

"...• The die is seemingly cast for the remaining days of the session: The Senate will speed out legislation,..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

About That DPS Cutback

So, when can you get your license these days?

"...elected officials, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that it was reversing a cutback in driver's license..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

What happened during the wild week before sine die?

"...in general revenue spending, and $1 billion from the rainy day fund. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, was one of..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Last Day at the Lege

Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms

"...Sunset legislation extending the lives of state agencies. With today marking the final day of the 85th Legislature, Lt...."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Around the Dome

Sine die is less than two weeks away

"...session, is less than two weeks away – the 140-day regular session ends May 29. Lawmakers increasingly fear a..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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