Viva Bilingual Ed

Texas Not Likely to Follow California's Lead

"...Martinez, and teacher Sylvia Saenz at Sanchez Elementary's bilingual education classes. photograph by Jana Birchum Molly Ivins has often..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Paul-itically Incorrect

Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race

"...illustration by Doug Potter Amid the flurry of audience members draining out of the city hall chambers..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...Uri transformed how medics view the job, making many question their future in the field. The union that represents..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools

$155 million to AISD, $11.2 billion statewide clear TEA logjam

"...After purchasing millions of dollars worth of laptops, iPads, cleaning equipment, and other..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...In public education today, there are basically two camps. One side wants..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Being a Good Host

SXSW in full bloom

"...certainly drew more mayors to town; after a spate of late confirmations brought the count to over 20 big-city..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abstinence Makes the Head Grow Softer

A new report finds that federally funded abstinence-only educations contains "false, misleading, or distorted information about reproductive health."

"...While the amount of federal money earmarked for abstinence-only sex education has more..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...Quote of the Week: "Anybody who wants to talk about canceling..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "On an issue like this, Texans aren't..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Have You Ever Been to Carrascolendas?

The Bilingual Education Act in 1968 sparked an unprecedented number of bilingual television programs for children, and the Austin-produced children's series Carrascolendas, which premiered in 1970, was among the first.

"...article on bilingual children's programming, "A Generation Without Cultural Hang-Ups." If a reading between the lines of Bedell's article..."

July 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

SXSW EDU Takes on Gun Violence, Queer Inclusion, and Youth Activism

The state of education

"...representation, 2022 was heavy. South by South­west EDU, an education innovation component connected to the broader SXSW Festival, will..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

The Hightower Report

Bushites squelch negative Central American labor conditions report; and sustainable food program teaches students more than they'll ever learn in a sterile classroom

"...Central America. For more than a year, George W's department of labor has fought ferociously to block the release..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the week: "We also ensured that millions of Texans..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...employees that there would be no closings and no layoffs" and went on to say, "we are in a..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...one. Before dawn on May 24, nine law enforcement officers from three different agencies surrounded Windle's home, a modest..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...encountered the native predator on a walk, or looked outside your living room to see one trotting along the..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...In this week's News Roundup: The retirement of several Democrats in the state house leaves vacancies for..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Civics 101

"...rally for more teaching and fewer tests. 4:30pm. Texas Education Agency, Travis Building, 17th & Congress. Free. occupyaisd@gmail.com. Saturday..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature

District 52 Republicans Vie to Replace Krusee

Southern Williamson House seat up for grabs

"...With the decision of State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, not to run..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...HeadlinesQuote of the Week: "It's refreshing. I feel like we have..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Get in Line

In the new Texas arithmetic, nothing for nothing leaves nothing

"...Last week the State Board of Education, after previously hearing testimony on a pending group..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "The greatest strength of the American economy..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Reading List for Aspiring Chefs

"...stories and provides advice to those starting on a professional culinary path...."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

When Good Food Goes Bad

"...pasture (or garden) to the dinner table, a multitude of mishaps can transform what should be a delightful dinner..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"......"

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"......"

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Austin a Tech Mentor

City program to provide Internet to low-income families is ahead of the curve nationally

"...Earlier this month, President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Textbooks, Buehler, and More

Your Monday morning news update

"...textbooks, publishers have taken steps to rid the books of (at least) some of their glaring factual inaccuracies, according..."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Take Two Aspirin and Ping Me in the Morning

Heath care: an oral future

"...that might save mankind, John Nosta sounds like one of Asimov's Eternals on a collect call from upwhen: fervent..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

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