As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...eliminating its backlog in evaluations for students seeking special education services. Data provided at the Jan. 11 board of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...latest development in the Ken Paxton legal saga, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday against Paxton's motion to end..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

Swishing It Up for OUTsider Fest 2024

An exclusive look at what's next for Austin's premier transmedia fest

"...interesting perspective on recent difficulties thrown at academia by Texas’ state government. Nault acknowledges how legislation like DEI office-destroyer..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...lawsuit to watch. KUT reported this week that Aqua Texas, the private water company that was fined by the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Texass Queer Comedy Show Find queer comics aplenty in this..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The incumbents in D2 and D4 (Vanessa Fuentes and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...As the last legislative session's fruits take effect this..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...make the changes necessary to get the state of Texas off its back. At the last meeting of 2023,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent

Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting

"...the district falling behind in its provision of special education services...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...September 26: The Texas Education Agency announced in March that it would send..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top 10 News Stories of 2023: Austin vs. The State of Texas

In our Top 10 biggest stories this year, a theme emerged

"...in the tomato soup, being the target of the Texas GOP's ire is nothing new, but looking at the..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: Everything’s Bigger in Texas ... Until You Look at Supportive LGBTQ+ Public Policies

"I should feel safe, secure, and confident in myself to be a gay Texan student"

"...me all the time that "everything is bigger in Texas." A phrase that has garnered so much national attention..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Guilleremo Gudino

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...the centerpieces of the deal AISD cut with the Texas Education Agency in September to keep the state from..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans

SB 12 declared unconstitutional

"...September 26: Texas Republicans really outdid themselves this year, passing a trio..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...The largest independent bookstore in Texas, Austin's BookPeople, is continuing to challenge House Bill 900,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: We Need to Break the Barriers for Texans With Old Records

Maggie Luna, an Austin resident and mom of three, writes about her experience in the Texas prison system and how a rehabilitation center changed her life

"...Texas has the largest state prison population in the United..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Maggie Luna

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO

Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role

"...wrapped up its 28th annual event last month, the Texas Book Festival has announced that fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Synagogue Arsonist Gets 10-Year Sentence

Congregation Beth Israel finally gets closure

"...who committed the arson when he was an 18-year-old Texas State student, did apologize during the sentencing. Before the..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Review: “The Other Thing Is”

Malcolm Bucknall's sentimental, humorous, chimeric portraits

"...Chelsea Art School. After these endeavors, he solidified his education with a BFA from the University of Texas and..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...in April did so again, joining Democrats in the Texas House to kill Gov. Greg Abbott's signature priority Nov...."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...understand the agreement that Austin ISD struck with the Texas Education Agency in September know that it puts the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...moved that the profile include "a prioritization of special education, with specific reference to inclusive practices and a focus..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...2024 Presidential Debate in San Marcos: Officials from Texas State University announced on Monday that the school will..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature

Gobble Gobble Yada Yada

In this week’s issue: Evil MoPac speaks, holiday shopping begins

"...domestic flights, three hours for international.) Given how many Texas drivers are about to flood the roadways, we thought..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...reservation. A percent of ticket sales/proceeds donated to Transgender Education Network of Texas. Second and fourth Sundays, 1-3pm. Irene's,..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...Back to that in a minute. First, let’s congratulate Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who (whatever his other flaws) has..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Right-Wing Activist Chris Rufo Calls for “Siege” of University at UT

Professors were there to shut him down

"...to “lay siege” to the nation’s system of higher education at UT’s Republican donor-funded Salem Center on Nov.13. But..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...The Texas Education Agency monitor era is underway at Austin ISD...."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...credited with keeping these businesses afloat. According to the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, 44% of..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...liked the idea of providing even more protection to Texas farmers, especially big ag. Four out of five chose..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

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