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

Austin at Large: Stupid Games, Ugly Prizes

With the lives of Austin’s unhoused poor at stake, the city prepares to do something

"...not failing, even though homelessness is visible all over Austin. This was not a good place to be campaign-wise;..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Identifies Area's First COVID-19 Cases

Two presumed to be infected pending CDC confirmation

"...Austin Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott announced today, March..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders and Margaret Nicklas

Officials Express Concern, Not Fear, as Austin Events Face Possible Spread of Coronavirus

Austin Public Health delivers update on Travis County preparedness

"...Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, March 3, interim Austin Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott began with a personal..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

"...helm, Paul Cruz will resign as superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, per an announcement posted on the..."

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Film Society, Austin Film Festival Get NEA Backing

Grants will go towards programming, archiving On Story

"...Two of Austin's most important cinematic institutions - the Austin Film Society..."

Jan. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...Four Austin ISD elementary schools will close next year, following a..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

East Austin Planned Parenthood Safe … For Now

New state law shouldn't impact East Seventh clinic

"...bans local government transactions with abortion providers or affiliates, Austin’s venerable Planned Parenthood clinic just east of Downtown remains..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...bring the city its first major league sports team, Austin FC, according to Precourt Sports Ventures President Dave Greeley...."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bomb in Southwest Austin Is Fourth in Past Two Weeks

Two in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

"...An explosion in the Southwest Austin neighborhood of Travis Country sent two men to the..."

March 19, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Mayor Adler Addresses ICE Raids in Open Letter to Austin

Stresses Austin is "welcoming, inclusive community"

"...U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ran a raid on Austin over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of..."

Feb. 14, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...two weeks there'll be a slew of closures around Austin, as schools and local government take Friday – or..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Kids First Throws Money into AISD Races

New pro-reform PAC drops $30,000 behind candidates

"...Austin Kids First, the new PAC on the education block,..."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Creative Classroom Fund

The Arts in Austin ISD get a million-dollar boost

"...Somebody believes that the arts belong in Austin's schools. Just who that is we aren't being told,..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...Mayor Steve Adler, and the predictably upbeat speech declared Austin “strong,” “weird,” and “creative.” The capacity crowd was friendly..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

As ICE Sweeps Reach Austin, Area Schools Prepare for Potential of Campus Arrests

State police will team with federal agencies in immigration arrests

"...this week. Law enforcement officials confirmed immigration sweeps in Austin to KUT, though they did not answer our questions..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...same kind of far-right fervor that ensnared Round Rock ISD is starting up in Leander ISD, which reaches down..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Round Rock ISD Considers Recommendation That Superintendent Leave Amid Abuse Allegations

The latest development in a culture-wars-fueled fight against progressive RRISD Board

"...feathers and dragon scales keep flying at Round Rock ISD, where dozens of parents, and now the Texas Education..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...Austin ISD's bond package has something for every campus, as..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...year of upheaval and realignment for city government in Austin. The police department and city broke through a long..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

How Round Rock ISD Finally Lost Their State-Assigned Monitor

TEA's time to go

"...by installing monitors, conservators, and the like. Round Rock ISD has been one of the school districts the TEA..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Round Rock ISD Boils Over as Superintendent Fate Is in Limbo

Board of Trustees punts its final decision

"...sides of the ideological chasm that's riven Round Rock ISD are anxious for a resolution to the scandal and..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a school where 98% of the students are economically..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Literacy Is a Problem for Austin Kids. To Fight the Summer Slide, Libraries Have Incentives.

Librarians recommend kids read 10 hours each summer

"...As students across Austin get back to school this week, teachers may be..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions

Mental illness seems to be driving the absences, group says

"...Austin ISD revealed last month that absenteeism, which surged during..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Round Rock ISD Repels Invasion by Worm People

Voters in RRISD soundly reject an attempt by MAGA and QAnon-aligned conservatives

"...down the most interesting rabbit hole of your life," RRISD Vice President Tiffanie Harrison told me in the first..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

May 7 Elections Give Validation to Austin's Values

A taste of Austin politics in the suburbs

"...last weekend's local elections across Central Texas was that "Austin" itself – its values, its progressive policy stances, its..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Public Schools May Need to Consolidate. Trustees Aren’t All Ready to Talk About It.

Candid ruminations on the possibility of school closures in AISD

"...You can definitely see the discomfort when Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura is hit with a question..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday

AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session

"...in Texas,” said Hoffacker, who leads advocacy for the Austin Council of PTAs. “But if your kid is going..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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