Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...2020 presidential election, a position backed by literally dozens of Austinites. Even the two very conservative reps from Travis..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"...a child. Yet between No Child Left Behind's culture of high-stakes standardized testing, the reform movement's bullish attitude to..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

AISD hosts a conference of public and higher education leaders to determine and discuss priorities for public education in Texas.

"...The establishment of a statewide teachers' health insurance plan promises to be..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...As proposals for public school voucher programs and related school issues are once again..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Big Fish,Small Bowl

On View: Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Moses

"...On November 16 of last year, Mike Moses found out what it means..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...public relations, that was it. It was the night of the vote to hand over Allan Elementary to IDEA..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

School finance debate heats up, HHSC consolidation on hold?, and more

"...A Fix for School Finance?..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...quiet on a Sunday morning on the 11 acres of trash-strewn open space formerly called the rail yard, now..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Voucher Death Dance

The House voucher vampires get a lesson in slaying the beast

"...House Speaker Tom Craddick suffered his biggest upset of the session Monday night, when a dozen Republicans broke..."

May 27, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Shortchanged

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

"...The Austin Independent School District's coffers have never been fuller. That's what you'd..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City, County Pledge to Help AISD’s Recapture Struggle

As school funding in Austin is stretched paper-thin, officials say they'll push to secure more dollars

"...Elected leaders from Travis County and the city of Austin pledged at a joint meeting with Austin ISD..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Naked City

"...contributions by Robert Bryce, Kevin Fullerton, and Amy Smith. Off the Desk..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Feature

Teachers Eye Union Label

Four Texas Teacher Associations Fight for Members

"...Louis Malfaro, President of the Austin Federation of Teachersphotograph by Jana Birchum..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

News Top Tens

"...10 State Stories1) The Republican Ascendancy: In the style of the masters they serve, once the Republicans took over..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...there were three documents. There was the Austin Independent School District's Facility Master Plan, being developed by a district..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vampire Vouchers Rise Again!

'Virtual' or 'Pilot' – Lege begins the biennial campaign to siphon money from public schools

"...legislators who voted to deny health insurance to thousands of low-income children in 2003 are now invoking poor kids..."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Forty workers here, five workers there begin..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...since his civil rights work to integrate the High School Prom. Now they will open their arms to him,..."

May 16, 1997 Column

Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...the next legislative session will be dominated by public school finance. Austin ISD trustee Gina Hinojosa hopes Austin voters..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...to be – we all have to be proud of the way our economy has performed here in a..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Why should you hold up a several..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week (Too Good to Resist): "We've got an..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Why do you ask me these questions..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...increase among other regions in the state. But as Texas AFL-CIO Communications Director Ed Sills points out, data from..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in the area..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...into early childhood. Already we're seeing some telltale signs of slowed development: Council still has trouble sharing and making..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...campaign mode. "Yesterday was crazy, today there's a lot of things to do. Meet my canvassers, go block walk,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...Maria Solis didn't want to be a member of the commission that drew Austin's first single-­member Council districts...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...for a simple majority, extending their campaigns into a run-off. Voters in the district, which stretches from East Austin..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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