Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...that helped him see that something about the small package wasn't right...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...the city, students and teachers grappled with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, switching multiple times a day between virtual..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...by attorney Matthew Tynan filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission, citing Section 145.003 of the Texas Election..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Blue Wave Blues?

Something for everyone in Tuesday’s results

"...races – including our own Beto O'Rourke here in Texas. But the underlying story can't feel very good for..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...emergency rules adopted in May. Find the rules at www.austintexas.gov/docklessmobility...."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...the Wendy Davis filibuster and a partnership with Battleground Texas. "There were exciting things happening, and it was a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Bill of the Week: Immunization Choice for Children

Rep. Sarah Davis’ HB 97 would grant children the right to consent to their own immunization for cancer treatment

"...with Rep. Donna Howard's HB 241 – of undermining parents' "basic liberties." The PAC is concerned that Texas will..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...If there's a poster child for what's best about Texas school kids, she could be Regan Lively. With a..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Follows Torres?

Cowan vs. Flanagan in AISD District 4

"...at Anderson High as a school improvement facilitator, educating parents on options and liaising with Austin Community College. She..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Complains About Davis Book Tour

Dems slam complaint as "frivolous"

"...of losing a child is beyond tragic for any parent. As a father, I grieve for the Davis family..."

Sept. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...massive parallel computing, and a board member of the Texas Association of School Boards, he called this election cycle..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott's STAAR Idea

Gubernatorial hopefuls battle it out over education plans

"...of standardized testing are thin on the ground in Texas. That was a lesson learned by Attorney General Greg..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Budget Ping-Pong Begins

Chambers now start carving away at each other's proposals

"...hack-and-slash budget, and services, state agencies, employees and the Texas economy took a hit because of it. Here's a..."

March 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dietz Rules Against School Finance System

Judge rules school finance unconstitutional

"...Texas' school finance system is unconstitutional. That was the blunt..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Family Affair

Akina Adderley adds her name to the family ledger

"...York, New Jersey, Houston, and California before returning to Texas. It's a journey singer Akina Adderley travels with some..."

June 10, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

"...their college and career plans. The FAS also gives parents a person at the school to talk with about..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...some semblance of a comeback in the new, 80th Texas Legislature...."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this nation has ever had." – Vice President Cheney, apparently high on crackHeadlines• City Council said farewell to 2006..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Post-Election Coverage: Vouchers crap out

School-voucher proponent James Leininger contributed more campaign dollars this election cycle than in previous elections, but his gamble on GOP candidates didn't pay off at polls

"...or through three political action committees he controls – Texas Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, the Future of Texas Alliance,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: What's Next?

A day or two for cheering, and then back to work

"...the Gov to acknowledge at least one higher power (apparently a Presbyterian). I do wish the reporters had asked..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...May, general manager Carlos Fernandez was fired by corporate parent LIN Television, which has seen its stock price plummet..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...name of the organization supporting Ellen Cohen implies, the Texas Parent PAC is not a teachers' organization, but is..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column

Election 2006

The latest dispatches from the campaign trail

"...banks of the Rio Grande and vows to keep Texas safe from "illegal activity" on the border. He deftly..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the center of major public initiatives like Envision Central Texas, the Mueller redevelopment, and the current work on affordable..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the center of major public initiatives like Envision Central Texas, the Mueller redevelopment, and the current work on affordable..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the center of major public initiatives like Envision Central Texas, the Mueller redevelopment, and the current work on affordable..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Centers opened in Texas in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita –..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The parents of Daniel Rocha, who was shot and killed last..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

The Mad Parent PAC Funding Report

Texas Parent PAC reports raising nearly $56,000 since starting up six months ago

"...The Texas Parent PAC, a fledgling committee borne out of frustration..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...determine whether he will be sent to the adult Texas Department of Criminal Justice to serve out the remainder..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

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