AISD Board Attempts to Stanch Bleeding From Budget

But teacher retention remains the highest priority

"...the deficits. He said the district could delay its recapture payment to the state, saving $10 million (fun fact:..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Failing to Fund

"...our schools and give our teachers needed raises. Through recapture, the state pockets the rest of our tax dollars..."

March 28, 2023 Postmarks

Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races

Give a teacher a hand

"...understanding of the district's finances, Merritt countered that the recapture system that drains property-tax-rich districts to fund lower-taxed districts..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...of its revenue being sent to the state via recapture ("Robin Hood") for redistribution to less flush schools throughout..."

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

The Verde Report: After Back-to-Back Losses, Austin FC Must Regroup for Stretch Run

Wolff: “The focus has to be recaptured”

"...club can use the recent struggles as motivation to recapture their top form...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

New Bond Blues

"...know the drill: AISD is facing $800 million in recapture payments to the hinterlands (an estimated $6 billion total..."

Aug. 23, 2022 Postmarks

After a Difficult Year at AISD, 2,100 Staffers Are Leaving

Resignations are higher than ever

"...AISD is in a difficult place given the enormous recapture payments it's required to make to the state (which..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Staff Protest for Higher Wages

As the district solidifies its budget, the protesters hope the board listens to their demands

"...its declining enrollment and the strain of the state's recapture program – which cost "property-rich" AISD $710 million in..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin FC vs. Tigres UANL

"...Austin FC defender Jhohan Romaña attempts to recapture the ball..."

July 14, 2021 Photo Gallery

New AISD Budget Leans Into Boosting Enrollment

The school district is nervously eyeing the numbers looking for signs of recovery

"...(obviously) "property-rich" district, AISD's budget includes $709 million in recapture payments going back to the state, to be redistributed..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Austin at Large: Blue Blood, From a Turnip

In voting-averse Texas, how can the “election integrity” juice be worth the squeeze?

"...that Joe Biden's wins in Georgia and Arizona and recapture of the Great Lakes states should not have happened,..."

March 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...Congress, or in statewide offices. But neither did Republicans recapture any of their losses from 2018, leaving the new..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...the chops to raise AISD's issues – maybe even recapture reform – with those who can help make change..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...the chops to raise AISD's issues – maybe even recapture reform – with those who can help make change..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...the chops to raise AISD's issues – maybe even recapture reform – with those who can help make change..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

AISD’s High-Profile CFO Takes Her Leave

Nicole Conley passed over in search for new schools chief

"...tenure for stabilizing the district's budget as the state's recapture of local taxes skyrocketed, as well as securing a..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

As the days dwindle to March 3, your campaign correspondent assesses the damage

"...should expect to demand from the Dem­ocrats. We must recapture the positive ground for "our politics" – another way..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Billy Harvey

"...a remastered reissue, vinyl release, and bonus tracks that recapture the singer-songwriter who produced local favorites Dear Danger (2015)..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

State Rep. Bucy Hosts Town Hall on Schools, Border Crisis

Freshman legislator praises bipartisan support for “Texas values”

"...locally raised revenue. The bill's adjustments to the state recapture ("Robin Hood") system will allow the two suburban districts..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

District, union agree on pay package in wake of state school bill

"...funding along with a $193 million reduction to its recapture payments. Even with these gains and about $30 million..."

June 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Employees’ Union Urges 10% Raise

With likely increase of state funding, local teachers say: “We’re worth it”

"...coffers (along with another $194 million in savings on "recapture" payments) as motivation for the bold ask...."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quick Skim of What's on the Ballot Outside Austin

"...bluntly attributed the proposal to the increasing burden of recapture payments to the state. Hutto has a bigger ask..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

AFS Doc Days Gets Cool With Miles Davis

Three day celebration of true tales returns for second year

"...the town residents perform ceremonies and daily rituals to recapture the past. Caballerango presents a reflection on the reconfiguration..."

April 26, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas School Finance Plan’s Local Bottom Line

Additional per-student funding under HB 3 for the 2019-20 school year

"...property-wealthy districts have to return to the state via recapture; and formula changes that send more state money to..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...be compressed by 4 cents, which would reduce the recapture payments that have become crippling for wealthier districts, including..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

House Rolls Out School Finance Bill

Republican leaders propose $9 billion in funding for public schools over the next two years

"...combined with the added state funding, would lower the recapture payments paid by "property-rich" districts such as Austin ISD...."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Push Back on Campus Closure Plan

“When we start messing with people’s schools, we start messing with their communities”

"...we look at the amount of money going toward recapture, the student enrollment that has dropped over time, the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Starts the Clock on School Closures

Board set to decide in June on campus consolidations

"...we look at the amount of money going toward recapture, the student enrollment that has dropped over time, the..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Simply Amazing

"...rate ... the real reason is that the state "recaptures" this money, and this year more collected taxes will..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Postmarks

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...self-destructive punk rocker struggles with sobriety while trying to recapture the creative inspiration that led her band to success...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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