Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...The plan to address our local school district’s worsening accountability crisis has changed again. Three weeks..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

School Finance Math

"...voucher system will not affect the money for public schools. Each public school district receives $6,100 for each student..."

March 26, 2025 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...elected to the court, his conservative stances on abortion, school finance and property rights made him stand out. Not..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...remarks. “It was almost said like an insult. In school, I thought maybe I would get out of music,..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by mayoral candidate Doug Greco arguing that Austin’s campaign finance rule, which caps the amount of money a candidate..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...from the next legislative session, but the Texas Senate Finance Committee was busy yesterday with a long and star-studded..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...longtime progressive activist and community organizer, a former high school teacher, who is currently campaigning to become Austin’s first..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Doug Greco is suing the city over its campaign finance rules that limit the amount a candidate can raise..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Playdates, Secret Screenings, and More Events for Your Week

Get out on a school night

"...fill in the following departments (and more): Accounting and Finance, Attorney, Audit, Community and Social Services, Court Administration, Engineering,..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...campaign countering an attempted right-wing takeover of Round Rock’s school board. In that election cycle, the far-right candidates had..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...can figure out how to use that growth to finance and sustain their independent journalism. It’s work that a..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...things in the military, like the day before Ranger school. Like, I don’t want to do this. But I..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students

Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes

"...this fall. The request is baked into the 2024-25 school year budget that the district’s board of trustees approved..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

"...the state. We have enough money to run two school districts this size, if the state didn’t rob us.”..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...budget deficit skyrocketed from $60 million to $89 million. School officials had used the $60 million figure as the..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Budget Cuts Are Coming to Austin ISD

And probably a tax increase too

"...Budget cuts are coming to Austin’s public schools next year, but will they impact students? Austin ISD..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...attorney in the energy sector since graduating from law school in 2020; and Dick Lavine, perhaps the most qualified..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...of the May election. “It could impact how our schools are funded, access to our parks and libraries, and..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the 19 children murdered in the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022 walked out of a public meeting..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the House impeaching A.G. Ken Paxton and sinking Abbott’s school voucher plan. Phelan is now up against the well-funded..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died

Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties

"...will include "DJ sets, live bands from the Nite School repertoire, a couple of beautiful drag tributes from his..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Texas Oil Billionaires Start a Spinoff PAC

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks replace Defend Texas Liberty

"...According to the Tribune, recent campaign finance reports show that since the Fuentes scandal Defend Texas..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...stripped "education savings accounts," or vouchers, from a larger school funding bill that would have provided more money for..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...Fast-forward to today. After attending graduate school and building successful careers, my parents are proud parents..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...the idea that local governments, like city councils and school boards, should possess as much policymaking authority as allowable..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...that "no one died" during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2014.)..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...that "no one died" during the Sandy Hook Elementary School school shooting in 2014, for reference.)..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 28 - August 3

"...the International Center for Academic Integrity, 95% of high school students acknowledge they have participated in academic cheating. We..."

July 28, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

"...state already regulates, including labor, the environment, agriculture, and finance. This will render many local ordinances unenforceable, including Austin's..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...press time, a bill may yet pass to let school boards hire chaplains instead of counselors for public schools..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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