The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...hook for keeping Russia in check when Trump takes office. Trump has indicated he wants the U.S. to abandon..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Texas Republicans Say They’ll Save Diversity on Campus by Killing Diversity on Campus

Higher education Senate subcommittee aims to double down on DEI ban

"...Equity, and Inclusion programs at public universities across the state. Now, they’re getting ready to kill what they call..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Normalizing Insanity: In the final week of this election cycle, the Republican Party is running two..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...This year’s Round Rock ISD board election isn’t nearly as nutty as the last one...."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election

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

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats in advance of..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats in advance of..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability

Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

"...home and had no concrete plan to continue his education...."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Can Confidence in the STAAR Test Get Any Lower?

Computers gave 800,000 students a zero on reading last year

"...the connection between Austin ISD’s teaching goals and the state’s STAAR test. STAAR is the widely criticized assessment instrument..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...jury rejected voter intimidation allegations against all but one of the group. The jury found one defendant violated the..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...flushed the cash down the toilet though. His hundreds of thousands only bought him an embarrassing loss, with Garza..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Trustees Wonder if Goals Rely Too Much on State Test Results

The board checks another box

"...ISD is finishing up a complex project that the board of trustees will be glad to be done with..."

Sept. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

What Are the Hot Topics Being Discussed at This Week’s Texas Cannabis Policy Conference?

Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and CEOs gather in College Station to talk about weed

"...by Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, an Austin-based advocacy nonprofit that prides itself on being multi-partisan and sensible –..."

Sept. 12, 2024 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Avelino Medel II is suing the department, arguing the officer who shot him used excessive force and violated his..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Election Season Is Underway

The candidates are getting their messages out

"...The field is set for Austin ISD’s board of trustees election in November. Lynn Boswell and Kevin..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...races for the Nov. 5 election provide a number of interesting storylines...."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...candidate Jeffery Bowen entered the mayor’s race just ahead of Monday’s 5pm deadline, KUT reported. He owns a small..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...Yep, it happened – Austin ISD’s board of trustees signed off on the long-discussed voter approval..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in government subsidies, is at fault for the death of electrician Victor Gomez in Austin. The Gomez family’s attorneys..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...VP’s VP: Have you seen the picture of him holding a pig and smiling ear to ear?..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

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

Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes

"...into the 2024-25 school year budget that the district’s board of trustees approved unanimously at their June 20 meeting...."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...Sunbird Fest: A Music, Film, Art, Education Festival for Palestine..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Partnership, the local governmental entity created to oversee implementation of the multibillion-dollar transit investment, has authority to pay off..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land

Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

"...Not many people are aware of it, but the Austin Independent School District owns a..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”

Sense of doom as no one solution will be enough

"...new reality has descended on Austin ISD. At school board meetings over the last six weeks, Superintendent Matias Segura..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...had ballooned from $60 million to $89 million, school board Trustee Candace Hunter broached a nearly forbidden topic. She..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...or VATRE, for the last two months as part of the solution to the district’s $89 million budget deficit...."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...APD Backs Daniel Perry: The Statesman broke news Tuesday that the Austin Police Department had..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature

Austin Elders: Meet Guitarist and Defense Attorney Bobby Earl Smith

From professional musician to professional defender of musicians

"...Some of Bobby Earl Smith’s first Austin memories are chasing fireflies,..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Oscar Rodriguez

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