Civics 101

"...at Mt. Bonnell. 6:30-7:30pm. Mayfield Park, 3505 W. 35th. reynaldo.hernandez@austintexas.gov...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...and weigh in. 6-8pm. Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third. www.austintexas.gov/republicsquare. Saturday 21..."

July 20, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

"...July 13. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-2969. www.austintexas.gov/cityworks...."

June 22, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

"...coverage of the wildfires that destroyed so much of Texas last year. 6:30pm. WriteByNight Headquarters, 1305 E. Sixth #4,..."

June 1, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

"...6:30-8:30pm. Thompson Conference Center, 26th & Red River, 471-2933. http://cie.austin.utexas.edu/informalclasses. Thursday 17..."

May 11, 2012 News Column

Top 10 Local Stories

Don't feel listless! Check out this local list of lists.

"...1) Drought Disaster No bigger story in Texas or Austin. See "Top 10 State Stories," and "Top..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by the News Staff

Quote of the Week

"...just say, 'I love babies, and I love public schools.'"..."

March 23, 2012 News Column

The Budget Implosion

School finance runs aground, but health spending will follow soon

"...way for the legislature to permanently and structurally underfund schools, above and beyond the current budget disaster. Senate Education..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Occupying the Future

Participants say they're in it for the long haul

"...where her young daughter rides behind a sign reading "Save my future!"..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 7-14

"...a blood drive for the Blood Center of Central Texas. 6am-2pm. Travis County Sheriff's Office Training Academy, 3614 Bill..."

July 8, 2011 News Column

You Can Win If You Don't Play?

At the Lege, the most meaningful votes may not be votes at all

"...When it comes to the Texas budget, the most worn-out metaphor may be, "Everyone has..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

"...SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS RALLY Just say no to crowded classrooms,..."

March 23, 2012 News Column

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

There were many memorable quotes, but we whittled the list down to 10

"...1) "Texas is going to shrink government until it fits into..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 2-8

"...redistricting map. (See "Travis To Split Five Ways?") 9am. Texas Capitol Extension Rm. E1.016, 1100 Congress Ave. Saturday04..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature

The Sunday Survey: 9/19/10

Perry debate-dodges and council budget-passes

"...Good news, people of Texas! Gov. Rick Perry is a man of his word!..."

Sept. 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Where Does Money Come From?

Council's approach to money matters needs more work

"...Street, San Diego, CA 92106. See the report at www.austintexas.gov/department/zucker-draft-final-report...."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...› Texas Campaign for the Environment reached a settlement in its..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature

TEA Delays 'End of Course' Requirement Another Year

15% rule punted for another year

"...Groups like Save Texas Schools have blasted the 15% rule – and,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to Education Finance Reform

Updated: No education special, but interim committee called

"...for a special session on education finance reform, so Texas lawmakers are settling for the next best thing: A..."

March 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• Nonpartisan pressure group Save Texas Schools continued its push to make school funding..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...ISD Superintendent John Kuhn, speaking at the March 12 Save Texas Schools rally; see "Proud To Be 'Unacceptable'"..."

March 18, 2011 News Column

Austin ISD Leans in to Win Back Families, Boost Enrollment

Every student counts

"...Austin," information sheets about the area's middle and high schools, coffee, and donuts. For the kids, there are Joslin..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...said that study highlighted "the utilization aspect. We've got schools that are under capacity, schools that are over capacity;..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...aren’t ready to say which of the district’s 116 schools will be closed and consolidated to save money as..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...celebrate the award of a million dollar grant for schools on the northeast side of town. The grant, known..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Schools serving poor and minority students have far lower percentages..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...full of support, and the hope that Cavazos can save the school from its many problems. One student writes..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Family Flight

Will AISD abandon its shrinking schools?

"...centers; Porter Middle would house two small "concept" high schools. Because Becker has had the first public debate and..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...Among the many challenges facing Austin schools, outdated address lists may not seem like a big..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...Spence is beginning his story of "Don't Mess With Texas," the marketing campaign that made the company he co-founded,..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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