AISD Reverses on Domestic Partner Benefits

District will review decision in wake of recent SCOTUS rulings

"...it's business as usual for Austin Independent School District employees in domestic partnerships...."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

"...able to resolve its differences with production and engineering employees represented by Texas State Employees Union Local 6186. KLRU..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

The Military-Petroleum Complex

The Second Iraq War and the cronies of state capitalism

"...renewed every five years. The deal requires the United States to supply oil to Israel even if it causes..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Historic Pease Elementary Becoming Child Care Center for AISD Teachers

Pease rises from the ashes with federal renovation funding

"...the school into a child care center for AISD employees...."

Sept. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...I Cannot Lie: A newly adopted map of the state's electricity supply chain will help state employees get fuel..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Renew the Fight

"...wages and provide little to no benefits. The lowest-paid employees always face the most dramatic effects of privatization, and..."

Sept. 15, 2015 Postmarks

Austin ISD Considers Teacher Job Security

Trustees vote tonight on returning to three year contracts

"...board is contemplating adding a little more stability to employees...."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eco-Currents

Appliance rebates, solar panel projects, and more

"...belong to Car2Go, the car-sharing program used by city employees, and you're likely to see even more of them..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Fruits of Their Labor

How labor-related bills have fared this session

"...Act, relaxing some of the extraordinary burdens placed on employees wanting to join a union. At a state level..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Making of an Endorsement

"...In Fact Daily, in which Rodgers makes the same statements he made to us - his very strongest case..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Low wages, sprawl among the concerns of package detractors

"...the prevailing wage," said Will Rogers of the Texas State Employees Union. "It's the taxpayers who foot the bill,..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...a modern urban school district costs, how little the state puts in, and how much Texas pulls out, it's..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...until she found refuge for Jason at the Austin State Supported Living Center (formerly the Austin State School) at..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...waiting more than two months for the secretary of state to validate her voter-signed petitions, Strayhorn wasn't about to..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Memoriam

The Austin State Hospital Cemetery is the long final home for thousands

"...funky shops start. The chain-link fence of the Austin State Hospital Cemetery – 11 flat acres full of forgotten..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells to..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...of America, UT Young Democratic Socialists of America, Texas State Young Democratic Socialists of America, ACC Young Democratic Socialists..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...their ballots, and cast a vote in every race. Statewide Races..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...Reproductive health advocates, progressive groups, and state legislators are gearing up for another long fight to..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...and prosecuting medi-pot patients using marijuana in accordance with state law, the DOJ has issued a new memo that..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill Would Rotate UIL Events Out of Austin

Father and son lawmakers call for holding high school state competitions in other areas of the state

"...the battle cry for high school athletes across the state is "Austin or bust!" That's because in every sport..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Reefer Madness

Q & A with Rob Kampia, co-founder of the Marijuana Policy Project

"...front. No one was lobbying Capitol Hill, and no state medical marijuana laws had been passed. Just more than..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...job well done defeating Props. 1 and 2. Simply stated they were bad public policy. Maybe this time, the..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...Republicans are on the verge of attaining domination of statewide Texas politics -- except for one problem: A pesky..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...running to the right of Perry on taxes (the state budget simply won't balance with "scrubbing" bubbles). But on..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...running to the right of Perry on taxes (the state budget simply won't balance with "scrubbing" bubbles). But on..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...running to the right of Perry on taxes (the state budget simply won't balance with "scrubbing" bubbles). But on..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...the Tyler League of Women Voters had assembled several state and federal candidates for a "Four-County Forum" (Henderson, Smith,..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Public School Rally Moves Indoors Due to Cold Snap

Save Texas Schools rally brings advocates from across the state to Austin

"...11am to pressure lawmakers to increase funding for the state’s public education system. Weeks had planned to bus in..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Explore Texas and beyond in 2022

"...brewery, or one of the many events around the state...."

Jan. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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