Texas Needs an Income Tax

"...of Independence, and a new nation was born. Today Texas stands at its own crossroads. On the one hand..."

May 11, 2004 Postmarks

Is That a Perfectly Legal, Anatomically Correct Condom Education Model, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

"...dildo -- is legally verboten in the state of Texas. According to the Texas Penal Code, which details what..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Texas Hammer: Public School Budget

Steal from the rich and give to the – well, not the kids

"...Robin Hood. That's the nice name for how Texas takes a big chunk of Austin's school district taxes..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Education Under Fire

New doc Starving the Beast uncovers ideological clash

"...an expansive story about a deepening philosophical divide over education in America. The story is so expansive, in fact,..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

How Much Will Texas Spend?

The Legislature's conference committee spending proposals

"...1, the 2016-17 biennium budget for the State of Texas. His Senate counterpart, Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound,..."

May 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Children Are Being Left Behind

"...Why? Because Rick Perry lied about the economy of Texas until after his re-election, surprise! We are really $27..."

March 3, 2011 Postmarks

My Education, Bright & Hollow Sky

Live shot

"...My Education, Bright & Hollow Sky..."

May 13, 2005 Music Review by Martin de Leon II

The Education of a Lifetime

A look at UT's Performing Arts Center and the process by which they bring the biggest names in jazz to Austin.

"...room with a student, Marsalis was passing along the educational moment of a lifetime. "I know people have mixed..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Last Day to Apply for Les Dames D’Escoffier Culinary Education Scholarships

The application period is open until February 3

"...to this year’s scholarship offerings. For those involved in education; there’s the Culinary Student award, which gives a $4,000..."

Feb. 3, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...All have been convened here by Super­ma­jority, which has..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...trucks from the highway department block the streets around Texas Southern University and seal off Debate Land, an alien..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sex Education Update: Respect, Consent, Responsibility

AISD gathers feedback on potential changes to Human Sexuality and Responsibility curriculum

"...offerings with a curriculum based on the National Sexuality Education Standards, which take a broader and more inclusive approach..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Enemies of Public Education

"...for printing this article pointing out the truth [“Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional,” Newsdesk blog, Feb. 5]. Rick..."

Feb. 11, 2013 Postmarks

My Education

"...My Education..."

April 29, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

More to Education Than Test Preparation

Austin Interfaith asks AISD to de-emphasize standardized testing

"...to revamp the way it prepares students for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests, used to rate..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

With Trump Taking Office, the Texas Lege Is Unleashed

A lot can change in a legislative session. Here’s what we know.

"...We’re days away from the start of Texas’ 89th legislative session, and from Donald Trump’s inauguration. Soon,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: Want to Correct “Learning Loss” in Texas Schools? Listen to Texas Students.

To improve students' experience in school and their capacity to learn, student voices need to be amplified

"...months, all students experienced schooling disruptions. State leaders in Texas must address "learning loss" and to do so they..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Column by Haley DeVos-Roy

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...year, that access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will Texas Do Better?

Lege preview Part II – the wonders and the horrors

"...Next month, beginning Jan. 8, the 83rd legislative circus..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Book Festival 2012

October 27-28, 2012. 17 Photos

"...thinking, Danza joked, was "'Let's purge the system now.'" Texas Book Festival October 27-28, 2012..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Photo Gallery

Luv Doc Recommends: How to Secede in Texas Without Really Trying

Esther's Follies, Friday, July 31, 2009

"...Texas is a really big state. Crazy big. Emphasis on..."

July 31, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas' Child Well-Being Report Card Mixed

Teens less likely to die since 2000, but infant mortality up

"...worse? A recent report, "KIDS COUNT: The State of Texas Children 2005," seeks to answer this important question. The..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Barnes: 'Take Back Texas'

The former Texas political star fires up local Democrats

"...It's taken nearly three decades, but former Texas Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes is slowly re-emerging into Lone..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Republicans Unite Behind Vouchers

But now they have to write the bill

"...will be his No. 1 priority in the upcoming Texas legislative session...."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...will be different from previous years, orgs like Equality Texas and the Transgender Education Network of Texas are making..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Texas House Advances Ambitious School Finance Bill

Teachers’ union celebrates shedding of merit pay provision

"...The House Public Education Committee passed a committee substitute for the big school..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Scholars Call on State Board of Education to Repair Sins of Past and Present

Vote expected Friday to rename Mexican-American studies course

"...and scholars spent Tuesday, June 12 pleading with the Texas State Board of Education to correct their many racially..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Board of Education Votes Down Second Mexican-American Studies Textbook

Rejected Text, Pt. 2

"...racist. Now, it's too rushed. The State Board of Education has rejected its second Mexican-American studies textbook in the..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines – The Texas Legislature: Not Enron

Passing a state budget when one side’s “cooking the books”

"...If the Republican Texas House Speaker from San Antonio can be summed up..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Education Damaged by Ideology of Every Spectrum

"...right on target in showing the problem of politicizing education, but politicization comes from both ends of the spectrum...."

Aug. 5, 2014 Postmarks

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