Election Results: Meat and Potatoes

Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects

"...finances, without raising the overall tax rate. Lake Travis ISD Super­intendent Dr. Brad Lancaster called the results "clear indications..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Sees Uptick in Homeless Youth

Lack of affordability jeopardizes housing stability for Austin families

"...Although Austin ISD's student population is on the decline, the number..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Bad Weather Means Delayed Start

Good news: Forecast of ice means a lie-in

"...Congratulations, Austin ISD students and anyone whose company works off the..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Out

Atlanta board votes, Austin ISD to select new interim Tuesday

"...the final components of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's exit from Austin ISD is in place. Today, the board of education..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cold Rain and Snow

Freezing drizzle then snow overnight

"...As promised, Austin got snow overnight (.9 inches!) – but not before..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Voluntary Presidency?

AISD gets caught in the fight over televising Obama's back-to-school speech

"...presidency has become like sex ed in Texas schools. Austin ISD is allowing teachers and students to opt out..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Madden Pushes for Evacuee Reform

City of Austin opposes bill proposing closing schools when they are serving as an emergency shelter

"...Talking to Austin ISD during the Hurricane Ike evacuation, their prime concern..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Report Quantifies How Racism Impacts Black Austinites

And demands action from city government

"...A new report reveals that in Austin, the median Black household earned 54 cents for every..."

March 29, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

"...as a district representative, announced her campaign to be Austin’s next mayor today, Jan. 18...."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Samsung-Adjacent Affordable Housing Complex Is Probably Not Cheap Enough for Factory Workers

What does “affordable” really mean?

"...Samsung chip factory will bring 537 units to Northeast Austin in the next two years...."

Oct. 16, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

Bob Byington's Taking Lousy Carter to Locarno

Austin filmmaker kicks off the festival season internationally

"...Fall festival season is almost upon us, and Austin director Bob Byington is ensuring a high-profile start for..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD School Board Approves Historic Raises and a Clearer Path For Special Ed

No AISD employee will make less than $20/hour

"...The big news at Austin ISD’s Thursday meeting was, of course, the largest pay..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Two Sisters, Two Food Trucks, and a Lot of Soul

It's a family affair as sisters from Austin's Eastside emerge with twin trailers honoring their mother's legacy

"...here in the heart of Windsor Park that born-and-raised Austinite sisters Tieisha Hyder and Timisha Jones first established their..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

AISD, UT, ACC Announce Tuesday Closures Due to Winter Weather

Concern over icy roads prompts closures

"...west-central Texas to the Tennessee and Lower Ohio Valleys, Austin schools and businesses spent Monday afternoon and evening making..."

Jan. 30, 2023 News Post by Kimberley Jones

One Afghan Family’s Journey to Safety in Texas

From Kabul to Austin

"...one of nearly 1,000 Afghans to find refuge in Austin since October 2021, is acutely aware of the cruelty..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. We offer detailed..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

COVID Stage 4 “Imminent” as Delta Variant Looms

Austin Public Health reports troubling increases in new cases and hospitalizations

"...Less than a week after Austin and Travis County returned to Stage 3 of the..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...Architects and Overland Partners, the approved Option 1A envisions Austin's oldest community arts venue in a new facility just..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Live and In Person!

The Austin Music Awards presentation is comin’ at ya

"...The 40th Annual Austin Music Awards will be presented this coming week –..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

LeRoy & Lewis x Huckleberry, Easy Tiger Returns to Downtown, Philanthropy Rules, OMG 4th Tap Brewing, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene during this third week of January...."

Jan. 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

After Mishandling a Student's Assault, AISD Stalls on Training Staff

Austin High alum recalls feelings silenced, ignored, and blamed

"...this was the first time she'd spoken directly with Austin High School Principal Amy Taylor...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Announces Start of School Year Will Be Online

First three weeks will have no in-class instruction

"...On the recommendation of Austin public health officials, Austin Independent School District has announced..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, the longest-serving member from Travis County in the Texas..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Destroying Some to Save Others

City, Austin ISD look for similar changes in similar places

"...name of salvation. As both the city and the Austin Independent School District are poised to embark on similar..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

District, union agree on pay package in wake of state school bill

"...Austin ISD leaders announced Thursday (June 13) that all employees..."

June 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Run-Off Results: Early Votes Come In

Harper-Madison, Renteria, Ellis lead the Council pack

"...for Natasha Harper-Madison and Sabino "Pio" Renteria, as the Austin City Council District 1 and 3 contests looked pretty..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD: Thinking Outside the Schoolhouse

Task force schemes new ways to stabilize Austin ISD budget

"...A committee of Austin Independent School District stakeholders tasked with conceiving ways to..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sustainable Food Center’s Farm to Plate Dinner

Support local food and have a blast doing it

"...that have been thoughtfully prepared by over 30 of Austin’s top chefs? Doing it in the company of Sustainable..."

May 9, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

AISD’s Suspension Situation

U.S. Department of Education runs a study

"...Education last week shows that black students in the Austin Independent School District are suspended and expelled at rates..."

May 2, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

“It’s About Damn Time”

City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South

"...of Oct. 1) will require most private businesses in Austin to provide six to eight days of annual paid..."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

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