Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...by two pastors at the pulpit. Senior pastor Rev. Sterling Lands II has his eyes closed and his head..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...for the Chronicle's 2000 oral history of his friend Sterling Morrison of the Velvet Underground (revisit "Velvet Underdog," Music,..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Can Edison Pass the AISD Test?

AISD considers hiring Edison Schools Inc. for East Austin.

"...activists, religious leaders and educators, led by the Rev. Sterling Lands II of the Greater Calvary Baptist Church --..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Report on Jan. 9 meeting of Eastside Social Action Coalition and the AISD Board of Trustees

"...are calling a "crisis" in educating minority students (see "Sterling Lands' New Mission," p. 24)...."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...Lands' Demeanor All Wrong..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

After Mosley Murder, Tough Questions About AISD Campus Violence

The stabbing of a Reagan High student is a symptom of a much larger problem, say community leaders

"...allegedly by her former boyfriend Marcus McTear, the Rev. Sterling Lands II issued a missive to the Austin ISD..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Biscoe Defends the M.E.

A response to the Rev. Sterling Lands' charges of coroner misconduct

"...Rev. Sterling Lands filed a complaint with Biscoe in July, asking..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...them at Reagan. Also on April 1, the Rev. Sterling Lands II, pastor of Greater Calvary Baptist Church, head..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD vs. ESAC: "We'll Do It Ourselves'

The East Side Social Action Coalition remains unimpressed by the school district's promise to reform itself.

"...Rev. Sterling Lands and the Eastside Social Action Coalition received the..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Sterling Lands' Eastside Action Coalition sends a letter to AISD, warning that eastside minority residents may take their children out of public schools if the schools don't improve their record on minority student achievement.

"...substantive response from the board, said coalition president Rev. Sterling Lands of Greater Calvary Baptist Church, the coalition is..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Fourth Annual Austin African American Book Festival

Schedule and description

"...Into Your Profession: Dream in 3-D), and the Rev. Sterling Lands, senior pastor of Austin's Greater Cavalry Bible Church...."

June 25, 2010 Books Feature

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...decisions, members of the ESAC -- headed by Rev. Sterling Lands of the Greater Calvary Baptist Church -- may..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Second Wind

As the Katrina crisis subsides, the small victories and the larger questions persist

"...a widely circulated e-mail two weeks ago, the Rev. Sterling Lands, pastor of Greater Calvary Baptist Church, angrily recounted..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...are experiencing very hostile treatment and rudeness," said Pastor Sterling Lands, who leads the group. He described, for example,..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...the shoulders of public schools is unfair and unrealistic ["Sterling Lands' New Mission," Jan. 12]...."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Taken to Task

AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione presents the district's dropout prevention task force recommendations, but not all members of the community are happy with the results.

"...matches the mission of this group," said the Rev. Sterling Lands II of Greater Calvary Baptist Church, adding that..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Unsuspended Judgments

Battle lines drawn over the police shooting of Kevin Brown

"...vu all over again," said Eastside activist the Rev. Sterling Lands. "The reality is that I'm just sick of..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...long European tour in the fall awaits. – Melanie HauptSterling Lands & the Warrior Gospel Band2pm, Washington Mutual stage..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

Naked City

Another campus crime leads to tough questions about Austin ISD's safety strategy

"...The Rev. Sterling Lands, a task force co-chair, said, "I'm not sure..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...to do more to recruit minority officers, says Rev. Sterling Lands II of the Greater Calvary Baptist Church, Knee..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

Make sure we get the details right for the 2000 Austin Chronicle Music Poll by voting. Also, an introduction to the Politics staff and memories of watching 2001 for the first time.

"...like this week's cover effort on Eastside activist Rev. Sterling Lands ("Sterling Lands' New Mission," p. 24). Politics is..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Council members announce Planning Commission appointments that promise to calm the harsh political winds that have blown through the commission of late.

"...Thomas' appointee, the Rev. Dr. Sterling Lands of Greater Calvary Baptist Church, is one of..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Lands' Plans for AISD..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Surrendering Power

Council is poised to give up control of Austin Energy, no matter how you feel about it

"...One speaker, the Rev. Sterling Lands, pastor of Greater Calvary Bible Church, expressed concern..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...earned criticism from some community members, notably longtime AISD-watcher Sterling Lands, his tenure also showed marked improvement in test..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Linebarger, Oden Still Pushing for County Tax Business

But county officials say collections are very efficient

"...May, attorney Pike Powers, the Rev. Joseph Parker, Dr. Sterling Lands, and Robin Rather. Oden says the board is..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dorothy T. Goes Home

Fiery, feisty queen of Austin civil rights activists is recognized, remembered

"...MYEC), her legacy is more far-reaching, said the Rev. Sterling Lands, pastor of the Greater Calvary Baptist Church. "Those..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Quality of Life for Blacks in Austin: Going Beyond Midtown

The city's treatment of blacks – both governmentally and culturally – is questioned

"...role and enjoy what we've built," said the Rev. Sterling Lands of the Greater Calvary Baptist Church. "How we..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...both Mark Rogers and their board colleague the Rev. Sterling Lands as among the ARA's strongest assets. "They've actually..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Bilingual Blueprint?

Forgione's new blueprint attracts critics who worry it will mean the end of the dual language program.

"...problem. Amen," said Eastside Social Action Coalition President Rev. Sterling Lands II, who has been pressuring AISD to act..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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