Targeting the Fat Cats

On Your Ballot: ALLC's Campaign Reform

"...interest, and further proliferation of covert corporate influence in elections. Put the Janitor With the Banker..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...21, first city staff and then the Austin ISD board of trustees each got blasted in public comment, which..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for mayor, Council, school and college districts, bonds, and propositions

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements to Austin and Travis County..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

We're All About the ... Kids!

Austin Kids First is a bit of a mystery, even to education watchers

"...Who doesn't want good schools in the Aus­tin Independent School District, and good AISD..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› Meanwhile, Austin Independent School District trustees voted Oct. 10 to move their elections..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature

Because We Just Don't Get Enough Opportunities to Vote

Run-off elections scheduled for June 14; early voting runs June 2-10.

"...be an opportunity to cast a ballot in the elections scheduled for June 14 involving runoff elections for the..."

May 14, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...the Week: "Anybody who wants to talk about canceling elections needs to be replaced. Here's a Plan B: paper,..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...Aug. 20, and early voting for the Nov. 6 elections begins on Oct. 22...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Can AISD Enable "Equity"?

School board makes another attempt to define and create equitable schools

"...buzzword in education. It drove the 2014 Austin Independent School District board elections, as voters and candidates pondered how..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...contested races. We offer detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version;..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Election Notes: Ward Politics

Troxclair gets her man

"...National Committee, and currently serves on the Austin Parks Board (as Trox­clair's appointee), and as chairman of the city's..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...On to November: Run-off elections were Tuesday. Among the victors, Lupe Valdez took the..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to go to a beach to talk about public school finance, he could have gone to South Padre Island..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the city and school district

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements for the Dec. 13 General..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

2006 Election by the Numbers

"...some of which split individual precincts – that held elections on May 13. (For example, a number of boxes..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...free to take a deep breath – no more elections until at least, oh, November. (You'll be hearing personally..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...informative article on the AISD bonds ["Tales Out of School," Vol. 17, No. 6]. When I complained to Ms...."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...Glen Maxey for state rep., Ted Whatley for AISD school board, Beverly Griffith for city council, Daryl Slusher for..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Elizalde Bails Out of Austin ISD, and There Was Much Rejoicing (and Great Anxiety)

Short-time superintendent leaves budget, morale crises behind

"...top job in Dallas ISD, where she was chief schools officer before coming to Austin in 2020...."

May 22, 2022 News Post by Morgan O’Hanlon

Carstarphen Headed to Atlanta

Update: AISD confirms it is prepping for superintendent's exit

"...finalist to become the new head of Atlanta Public Schools, leaving her current employers potentially and abruptly leaderless...."

March 27, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...however, KOOP members must vote in the new Community Board Elections...."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...Austin Independent School District's board of trustees will be looking for public..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Tidbits

News and notes from the municipal election beat

"...outside the central city know that the Travis Co. Elections Division will be busier than that – the county..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Mireles Perfect for ACC

"...the chance to add an excellent trustee ["Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements," News, Oct. 19]. Brig Mireles has..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Postmarks

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...With an eye toward the May 10 elections, prospective council members now campaigning for the Place 1,..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Tied to the Tracks

"...persistently mismanaged and misguided (which, with ACC and the school board and the Williamson County Commissioners Court as competition,..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...in discussions on that country's upcoming congressional and presidential elections and hear speakers on such topics as human rights..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...AISD Board President Vince Torres praised Turner's contribution to the district,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Your Average Freshman

El Paso Rep. Mary Gonzalez is no Tea Partier

"...some of the LBGT initiatives? For example, the public school non-discrimination bill or striking language like "unacceptable lifestyle" out..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Gass-Pooré

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 5

"...to the people of South Austin. 10am. Crockett High School, 5601 Manchaca Rd. www.cityofaustin.org...."

April 29, 2011 News Column

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