Election Workers Needed, Many Polls Combined

Don't forget to vote May 12.

"...let it slip your mind, since there are no high-profile races on this ballot. But there is a minor..."

May 10, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...matter how anachronistic or ironic they may have become. Travis High School students and alumni are staunchly resisting pressure..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

"...Barton Springs Pool swimmers will likely be left high and dry for at least several weeks this spring..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature

Shoot for the Moon

Actor Danny Trejo has made a film career out of playing criminals. Before that, he made a career out of being one. In town to shoot Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids, Trejo visited Travis High School to talk to students about the lessons he learned the hard way.

"...if they should ask him for his autograph. At Travis High School, where he has come to make a..."

June 9, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Rethinking the Three R's

Reagan High's digital-media lab opens doors for young students into filmmaking.

"...voice echoes through the nearly empty hallway of Reagan High -- it's a Saturday morning -- Eric Corona adjusts..."

May 2, 2003 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...town hall meetings to gather public input on proposed school boundary changes. The schedule is: Wednesday, Jan. 27 at..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...19, 1998, just after classes let out at Austin High School, someone shot a school-employed hall monitor with a..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...Salvador Cavazos, the baby-faced 37-year-old principal of Fulmore Middle School, is excited. His lanky frame is perched on the..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...crunch at the Texicalli. "In South Austin, there's a high level of respect for that great individual spirit, and..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Have Your Say

"...drafts of the attendance zones for elementary, middle, and high schools in the entire district. Residents' comments will be..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature

A.I.S.D. Notebook

"...1995-96 - reducing librarians' hours to part time at schools that have fewer than 450 students - brought several..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...School Shooting Threat: Students at Lake Travis High School reported..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...financial and academic problems at the state's 185 charter schools, the Texas Education Agency announced that 89 charters will..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...On Nov. 23, 1996, high school sophomore Bill Wallace was involved in a dispute..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...Earlier this week Austin and Travis County ordered that face masks are required at all..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Olivia Balderrama Comes Full Circle

"...For someone who isn't yet 25 years old, Travis High School's chef-instructor Olivia Balderrama has packed a great..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...Today, July 23, Austin Public Health announced Austin and Travis County have reentered Stage 4 of the local COVID-19..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...for Sept. 11. Austin voters will decide whether the school district should spend $520 million (or some fraction thereof)..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Teaching Themselves

The filmmakers, cast, and crew of Chalk learned valuable lessons with little in the way of a plan or a budget

"...Travis High School, August 2004..."

May 18, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Naked City

AISD Drug Search Illegal

"...the case of a juvenile found with marijuana near Travis High School, in a case that further defines when..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...behind the scenes – to counter the drumbeat against Travis County D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg; her DWI conviction had allowed..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Employees’ Union Urges 10% Raise

With likely increase of state funding, local teachers say: “We’re worth it”

"...by the district over the past five years. The school employees' union pointed to expected funding gains from state-level..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...At a combination school fundraiser and political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Nathaniel and Li'l Nate

The two lives and untimely death of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...students – seniors at American YouthWorks, an Austin charter school for at-risk youth – Nathaniel Sanders II, then 17,..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Round One at Round Rock

Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?

"...created was legal "education" or illegal "promotion." Subsequently, the school superintendent quit, and an ethics complaint filed against a..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"...saying to people that it is astounding how the school board is held accountable for what happens to every..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...Wanted: a new permanent superintendent for the Austin Independent School District. With interim Super­intendent Paul Cruz filling in since..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smokin' Hot: A Texas High School Football Story

"...Smokin' Hot: A Texas High School Football Story..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Books Review by John Razook

At Threshold of Stage Five COVID Precautions, ICU Bed Capacity Is Critically Low

Health Authority Desmar Walkes: "We are running out of time"

"...a dire message to the people of Austin and Travis County: We must all act now in the interest..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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