Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot of talk..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...about a month. In the meantime, here's a quick review of the key contests. See more at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Approves Employee Policy (Finally)

Six months of delays leads to 6-1-1 vote

"...After months of delays, changes and unnecessary ugliness, the AISD Board of..."

April 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Rick Perry, Boy Scientist

When it comes to science, the Inquisition's got nothing on the guv

"...plenty more to choose from, but my favorite moment of the Republican presidential campaign thus far was Rick Perry's..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...Before this session of the Texas Legislature ends, however, there could be at..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...therapist, and the other laboratory, research, and clinical staff of Community Clinical Research is willfully ignorant, full of flat-out..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "It rings a little hollow, and even..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...For the last two legislative sessions, George W. Bush's State of the State addresses lacked only red-white-and-blue bunting to..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Fanning the Flames

Did TV News Reports Jeopardize Out Youth Austin's Partnership With AISD?

"...high school student nervously walked into a house north of Hyde Park. His dour-faced mother stood a few steps..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Suzy Spencer

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...and influence is increasingly concentrated among a small group of wealthy supporters equipped with their own agendas. Just 158..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...a decade ago and could name just one police officer, chances are that the cop's name was Mike Sheffield...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...This spring, the University of Texas at Austin made national headlines for a racist..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

SBOE: Out With the Old Weaknesses, In With the New

The State Board of Education has accomplished one step forward for science – and possibly two steps back

"..."The State Board of Education pretty much slammed the door on..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the Lege

It turns out that the State Board of Education knows more about science than real scientists!

"...students aspiring to become biologists, recognized at the heights of academia, and possibly winners of the Nobel Prize ......"

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Lee Nichols

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...– Invocation at the Sept. 14 LCRA board meeting..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...The earliest poll closing of the day occurred at Pease Elementary School, where students..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...omnibus late-train bills. What follows is a preliminary snapshot of the major bills we've been tracking most closely this..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...local arts institutions and nurtured their development, pioneered forms of creative expression on the stage and on canvas, and..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

We're No. 1!

Texas prepares to mark its 300th contemporary execution.

"...Some time in March or April, the state of Texas will mark another contemporary milestone in capital..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Michael King

W.'s Paper Chase

Bush attempts to have his state papers declared federal property.

"...In January, while the eyes of the world were on recounts in Florida and the..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...Advocates from a large group of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...beginning to tackle the complicated and potentially daunting reality of turning a big dream into a concrete reality, starting..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Charter School Approval Sparks More Debate

Williamson County charter school wins approval, but the charter school issue in general remains contentious

"...The number of students in the Georgetown Independent School District's Gifted &..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...The exact date and place of his birth aren't certain – records suggest he was..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...was an assistant city manager in Dallas. As one of the district's two deputies, Gonzalez's duties have included implementing..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...Texas Attorney General Dan Morales' first assistant, Jorge Vega, is..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Who Owns the Legislature’s Archives?

State Library Sunset bill lets lawmakers hold the keys

"...(authored by Rep. Stan Lambert, R-Abilene) is the reauthorization of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, following the..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines

There's a lot of business to take care of before sine die

"...The regular session will end with the scheduled call of sine die on Monday, May 27, but there remains..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...James E. Pearce College Preparatory Academy. In the main office, a grandfather is worrying about his granddaughter. He has..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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