Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools

Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

"...Austin ISD wrapped up its look at the college readiness..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Appraisal districts play a key role in determining what..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...There’s a disturbing statistic the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is all too aware of...."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids in Austin whose first years of education have involved at least..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Future I-35: The city announced this week that it..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW

“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”

"...outlook. “What we're seeing is school districts like Katy ISD, which is near Houston, Dallas ISD, where we were..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...The good news: Austin ISD is on track to reduce its $52 million..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lake Travis Being Book Banny: Lake Travis ISD officials are looking to update campus library websites and..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...Austin’s public school system has cleared a major hurdle in..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity within the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year

AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence

"...the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) will present Austin ISD senior Ingrid Smith the activist of the year..."

Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Austin ISD Celebrates Hiring of New Superintendent

And worries about slow progress in reading, math

"...The Austin Independent School District stepped into a new era on..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Austin Vogue Night..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...decade, first as an at-large member then representing Central Austin’s District 9. Should she win, her approach to housing..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

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

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making in addressing one of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...third of the energy needed to meet demand. As UT-Austin energy researcher Joshua Rhodes pointed out on X, the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Connect Challenged: Project Connect, promised to overhaul transportation in Austin, is facing a lawsuit from plaintiffs including Travis County..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...Austin's school district is continuing to make the changes necessary..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Merry Chronmas! Enjoy Our Little Reindeer Games!

Special games issue to keep you entertained over the holidays

"...Maybe you're in a house with different generations of Austinites – our bingo card might spark some laughs. We..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent

Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting

"...The Austin ISD board of trustees voted last night to name..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top 10 News Stories of 2023: Austin vs. The State of Texas

In our Top 10 biggest stories this year, a theme emerged

"...Is it just me, or was Austin taking a lot of hits from the state in..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...they are unlikely to have a dramatic impact on Austin's housing supply, which has lagged behind household growth over..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...that it would send a conservator to take over Austin ISD's provision of special education services, citing the district's..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting spree in South Austin Tuesday. An Austin ISD police officer was injured in..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature

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