AISD Accountability Ratings

Some make the grade; some don't

"...the numbers in, AISD board of trustees Vice President Vince Tor­res said he's "cautiously optimistic" about the district's direction...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TEA to Pearce: Drop Dead

School officials and community are blindsided by agency's decision to close Pearce Middle School

"...Board Vice President Vince Torres argues that Scott's edict doesn't take into account..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Working Out Technology Costs and Kinks

Austin ISD goes on computer-buying spree

"...no equipment or a substandard substitute. Board Vice President Vince Tor­res is concerned that netbooks are being proposed because..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is FronteraFest Even Half Human?

Two local brothers deck the Long Fringe walls at Ground Floor Theatre

"...Ah, the Brothers Torres, Vincent X. and Eric, better known by their industry..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...the hard deadline. A few days later, Board President Vince Torres described the whole episode as minor, and largely..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Three Plans for Four Eastside Schools

Four schools, three very different plans

"...metrics were at or above their targets. Board President Vince Torres said, "Things seem to be going well, the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...AISD Board President Vince Torres praised Turner's contribution to the district, but was..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Re-education of Historic Tax Breaks

AISD looks for reforms to next year's historic property program

"...While AISD board Vice President Vince Torres voted to reinstate AISD's tax breaks, he said..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Education Stories

The year in local education

"...unexpected turnover in AISD as four incumbent trustees – Vince Torres, Cheryl Bradley, Lori Moya, and Tamala Barksdale –..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wanted for Ballot: AISD Candidates

Tamala Barksdale has yet to declare

"...• District 4 (Northwest): Board president Vince Torres made the unexpected announcement in April that he..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Bacon for Construction Workers on AISD Projects

Wage measure splits board

"...Gina Hino­josa – voted for the change, while president Vince Torres, Cheryl Bradley, Lori Moya, and Robert Schneider opposed..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...members that she will not run again, while neither board President Vince Torres (District 4) nor At-Large Position 9 Trustee Tamala..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...or November of 2015. However, according to Board President Vince Torres, the board is also considering a small interim..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...official letter of termination, signed by AISD Board President Vince Torres. She said, "I keep getting certified letters saying..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Signs With Johns Hopkins, Approves Backup Plan

Board votes 8-0 for one-year contract

"...community stakeholders. On May 14, Mathias, Carstar­phen, Board President Vince Torres, and Director of High School Operations Edmund Oropez..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Mystery in School Bond Failures

"...anti-tax sentiment pushed by the right? As Board President Vince Torres told the media during a Monday evening post-mortem,..."

May 16, 2013 Postmarks

A Whopping Bond and a New Eastside Plan ... at High Speed

AISD board just misses a billion dollar bond, races to fix Eastside High

"...bond, the board has less than three months to convince Austin voters to back nearly a billion dollars for..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...watchers are waiting to see whether the new president, Vince Torres, fixes anything...."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Postpones Union Vote

Trustees report almost $100 million in district savings by working with Education Austin

"...ATPE. Backed by board President Mark Williams, Vice Presid­ent Vince Torres, and trustee Cheryl Bradley, Carstarphen told the board..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Clouds Part Over AISD Budget Forecast

AISD looks to be less squeezed for money than previously predicted

"...of $132 million, providing some leeway. Board Vice President Vince Torres described this sum as not a commitment but..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...happy with the projects. Donetta Goodall, David Stevens, and Vince Torres will lead the committee; Torres was also a..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AISD: And Then There Were Eight

Sudden flood of candidates leaves only one empty trustee seat

"...Incumbent: Vince Torres. Stepping down after two terms...."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: Moya Won't Run Again

Long time trustee dropping out, leaving third vacant seat

"...graduation season was over. However, mere days after President Vince Torres announced that he will not seek re-election, now..."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Could Be Gone By May

Austin ISD super informs board of quick exit, need for interim chief

"...a rare moment of complete agreement, AISD Board President Vince Torres and Education Austin President Ken Zarifis both believe..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...anti-tax sentiment pushed by the right? As Board President Vince Torres told the media during a Monday evening post-mortem,..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...just to hit the May election date. Board President Vince Torres said, "If the meeting finishes at midnight, then..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Everyone Keen on Charter IDEA

AISD considers partnership with charter school program

"...Within such a narrow mission, AISD board Vice President Vince Torres said he will be looking closely at whether..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...However, board Vice President Vince Torres was frustrated that the belated intervention was necessary...."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Headed for Redistricting

Trustee boundaries need serious adjustment

"...(-2%) 3 (North-Central) Christine Brister: 81,071 (-11%) 4 (North-West) Vince Torres, vice-president: 79,935 (-12%) 5 (Central) Mark Williams, president:..."

April 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Cash for the Future

Board approves 2008-9 budget in fractious meeting

"...The board split over the administrators: Vice-President Vince Torres and Trustee Sam Guzman opposed giving them a..."

Aug. 25, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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