Ben Carson Invites Himself to Austin ISD

GOP contender's photo op plan quietly falls apart

"...Clubs of America, which has an afterschool program at Austin ISD's first modern all-male public school. However, word that..."

Oct. 17, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wagner Joins Austin ISD Board

Failed 2014 candidate takes position by appointment

"...In a near-unanimous vote, Austin ISD trustees appointed Yasmin Wagner to serve as District..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: New Board, New President

Vince Torres to lead trustees as new era begins

"...Two months ago, Austin ISD's board was split 6-3 on all major and..."

Nov. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD's Partnership With IDEA

"...[“It's a Bad Idea,” "Postmarks" online, Jan. 31] regarding Austin ISD’s partnership with IDEA Public Schools. I would like..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Postmarks

Austin ISD

What are AISD students learning in sex ed? Gee, that's a hard one.

"...Texas Freedom Network report on state public schools, the Austin Independent School District is among the 3.6% of districts..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin ISD Will Resume On-Campus Classes Next Week as Planned

Most extracurriculars postponed, says Superintendent Elizalde

"...The Austin Independent School District will resume on-campus classes as planned..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin ISD Board Passes New Rules on Grading and Graduation

Special AISD meeting installs modifications to adapt to coronavirus

"...After the first day of virtual learning for Austin Independent School District came to a close, AISD’s Board..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin ISD Performing Arts Off-Center

Board approves purchase of Mueller tract for performing arts center

"...What is "central" in the Austin Independent School District? Trustee Robert Schneider asked that question..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Doesn’t Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Board Passes New Rules on Grading and Graduation

April 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Finally, COVID Relief Funds Coming to Austin Schools

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

"...adapt to the coronavirus pandemic on its own dime, Austin ISD will soon receive hundreds of millions in COVID-19..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Austin at Large: The Oldest Story in Town

Will Austin ISD's "School Changes" be our last chance to learn our lesson?

"...Seventeen years ago, I was attending my first Austin ISD back to school night, at Pease Elementary. (I..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Says Yes to Teacher Pay Raise

AISD Prop. 1 passes, even though state makes it as tough as possible

"...Even in a time of economic upheaval, Austin voters were still prepared to back education costs in..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

RIP Gus Garcia, Austin’s First Elected Hispanic Mayor

Civic and education leader dies at 84

"...and blazed a trail for Hispanic public officials in Austin. Garcia was Austin’s first elected Hispanic mayor (2001-2003) after..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...As Texas schools prepare to shut down through April..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Chef Takeover Dinner in Austin to Benefit Local Schools

Hosted by nutritional education nonprofit Common Threads

"...LA, Washington D.C., Chicago, and yep, you guessed it, Austin...."

Sept. 12, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Coalition Issues Manifesto on East Austin Schools

Coalition issues manifesto on East Austin schools

"...A group of East Austin community advocates led by Austin ISD District 1 Trustee..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Candidate Gus Garcia takes on the school district

"...when Garcia mouths off about the sorry state of Austin's schools, he is speaking from some authority, even though..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Campuses Still Closed, But Not (Yet) for Sale

What to do with Austin's closed elementary schools?

"...COVID changed the conversation, the No. 1 topic at Austin ISD was the fallout over the controversial School Changes..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...(public) employees than private ones. The status quo in Austin reflects the contrasting and sometimes conflicting attitudes of the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Education Austin Calls Out AISD Police

Austin Justice Coalition, the NAACP, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and more insist on “roundtable discussion” to address policing in schools

"...activists gathered on Friday, Sept. 20, to call on Austin ISD leaders to think about how the district's police..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...and a rarely sighted dusting of snow, means that Austin is effectively shut down for the day. School districts,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Horror of Austin Shooting Spree Sparks President’s Call for Gun Reform

Shane James shot his parents and four others seemingly at random

"...that took six lives and injured two officers in Austin Tuesday has rippled nationwide...."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...predictably highlighted longstanding divisions in our community over how Austin should grow...."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Behind the Latest AISD Controversy and an Eventful Week for Austin Restaurants

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...the heck the proposed "seven-of-eight" plan is and why Austin ISD teachers are unhappy about it. Morgan wrote about..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Officially Enters Stage 5, Highest Level of COVID Precautions

Fully vaxxed? Mask up. And if you’re not? Get vaxxed already.

"...Austin Public Health announced today that Austin and Travis County..."

Aug. 5, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...For the second time in three years, Austin's unbeloved Interstate 35 has been "recognized" by the influential..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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