Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars

Hitting the ceiling

"...the 2022 midterm elections, you may have considered the bond propositions in one of our local school districts, including..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

School Bond Proposals Roll to Victory

All six bond propositions to build, renovate, and expand AISD schools pass

"...Austin voters strongly approved a $519.5 million school bond proposal Saturday in an election for which a..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The School-Bond Lowdown

AISD trustees tell staff to work on language for three bond propositions for May ballot

"...After months of discussion, the Austin Independent School District is moving forward with a $343 million bond..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Would You Like Your School Bond?

AISD to hear more public testimony on the proposed bond.

"...There have been repeated complaints that Austin ISD's bond proposal has been rushed, and there hasn't been enough..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Mystery in School Bond Failures

"...the voting populace of this city? From the article “Bonds: Death By a Thousand Cuts” [News, May 17]: "What..."

May 16, 2013 Postmarks

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...Roseana Auten If you live within the Austin Independent School District (AISD), a bond election is in your future...."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

New Law Could Enable School Construction Across Texas

The limit does not exist!

"...If a school district is hoping to start bond renovations soon, the..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Billion-Dollar AISD Bond Goes to Vote in November

Billion-dollar bond will go to vote in November

"...With the last-minute addition of a new middle school for the Mueller development, Austin Independent School District trustees..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...life: Tonight's meeting will include approving a $892 million bond election, planning for Eastside Memorial High School, and a..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Be Sure to Vote on Bond Package

"...May for her in-depth coverage of the upcoming AISD school bond election ["Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship," News, Aug. 27]...."

Sept. 3, 2004 Postmarks

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...should Travis County taxpayers help pay for a medical school?"..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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"

"...in early June, as part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Review: Becoming Bond

The secret life of the forgotten James Bond

"...Lazenby had no business replacing Sean Connery as James Bond, but he did and quickly hit the career self-destruct..."

March 12, 2017 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

Point Austin: November Mobility Bond Begins to Take Shape

Consensus on the proposed $720 million bond remains a work in progress

"...discussions, any consensus on the proposed $720 million "Mobility Bond" remains a work in progress. Today's Council meeting (Aug...."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Council Divided But Moving on With Bond

$385 million package passes first vote, but nays not quitting

"...first vote to move forward with the $385 million bond package. Now expect a lot of pushing, pulling and..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Slow Down on School Closures

Concerns raised over facilities plan timeline, community engagement

"...ambitious facilities plan from district leaders that would identify schools for potential consolidation or closure by June...."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Building a Better School District

A bit of school consolidation in the works?

"...AISD's Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Com­mit­tee (FABPAC) presented trustees with its latest..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...meeting between Austin ISD leaders and the Dobie Middle School community. Over a hundred students, parents, teachers, and staff..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD: New South High School(s)?

AISD mulls over a possible South Austin high school

"...The Austin Independent School District has been contemplating a new high school in..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package – a $1.05 billion package, the largest ever..."

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

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...Less than four years after its last bond issue, the Austin Independent School District is considering another..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board OKs District’s Largest Bond Package Ever

Chasing equity

"...Last Thursday, Aug. 11, the Austin Inde­pendent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the largest bond..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...Trustees met on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss the School Changes 2019 process for the first time following two..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...That's where 2016's Mobility Bond comes in. In case you forgot, voters that November..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

AISD Bond Hearing

School district struggles to narrow its needs before getting on the May ballot

"...Austin ISD is pushing to put a major bond package before the voters in a May election –..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board to Consider $420 Million Bond Package

The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee settles on a figure that offers relief while still being acceptable to voters

"...initial weeks of public feedback, the Austin ISD's Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee is putting the final touches on recommendations..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

A Whopping Bond and a New Eastside Plan ... at High Speed

AISD board just misses a billion dollar bond, races to fix Eastside High

"...Sell a bond election and save a school...."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Demographic Change Shapes AISD Bond Debate

Is the district really growing? And will $420 million be spent in the right place?

"...its first work session on a proposed $420 million bond package that would go before voters this fall. The..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Is Fascism Still a Thing in Round Rock’s School Board Races?

Hmmmmm...

"...nice when people use straightforward language, and Round Rock school board Trustee Estevan “Chuy” Zárate certainly did in explaining..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lake Travis Finally Considers Adding a Second High School

Reaching a tipping point

"...Amberly Marston, the mother of a child attending elementary school in Lake Travis ISD, said her neighbors with students..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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