AISD Salaries Up for Debate

With cost of living going up, teachers need a raise

"...This year, the Austin Independent School District will see its local..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...Well, the shit is certainly hitting the fan this week. From the Chamber of..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...On the one hand: Will Wynn is the pro-business, tight-fisted, basic-services-hawking anchor of..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...When it comes to education, Texans are used to being at the bottom of..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Experience the C.H.A.R.M.?

Marketing the "live music capital of the world"

"...On the city's letterhead and bumper stickers, Austin is the "Live Music Capital..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...In many ways, 2024 was a year of upheaval and realignment..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"..."Sometimes I find myself saying to people that it is astounding how the school..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...Two weeks before the first day of school in the Austin Independent School District, the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Rep. Vikki Goodwin on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I worry when people talk about property tax caps [and not] where the revenue is going to come from instead”

"...Vikki Goodwin (HD-47), in her first run for office, unseated GOP Rep. Paul Workman in November to represent..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...Judging from the City Council campaign so far, you'd think that the most important issue..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Neighborhoods, Schools, and Budgets

Austin ISD's looming financial crisis is a statewide story

"...Once upon a time there were three documents. There was the Austin..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...The Austin Independent School District's coffers have never been fuller. That's..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much Mold?

AISD's notion of mold remediation might be too little money, too few schools.

"...Two years ago, if you'd asked Teresa Van Deusen to identify..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...State Constitutional Amendments..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

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Wrong John, Wrong Reason

"...Dear Mr. Black: I write in response to the article..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Curtis Responds..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Political Realist

An Interview With Ben Barnes

"...Despite prevailing Republican mythology, not every Democrat is enamored with Ben..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Heartsick Poet

Poet Dean Young celebrates a new book and hopes for a new heart

"...There are two things that never leave Dean Young's side –..."

April 8, 2011 Books Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...More to the Villas Story..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Have You Read the 'Chronicle' Before?..."

June 27, 2003 Column

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We Get What We Want

"...Dear Editor,..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Three days after a helicopter plucked them from the balcony of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...In the Texas Education Agency's 2001 assessment of state school districts, the..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...Death Penalty: Up Close & Personal..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

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Letter to Isaac

"...We've been thinking about you. We loved your dad too. He was unique...."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...First came five young Marines, guns and flags erect. Then came..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...As spokesperson for the Texas Department of Housing and Community..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

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Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...Back to the Neighborhood..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Class Struggle

UT Big Wheels' Perks Outweigh Staff's Paychecks

"...photograph by John Anderson Shed no tears for Tom Penders...."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Our readers talk back.

"...Accused Cops Have Good Records..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column

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