Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?

Democrats suspect he’s bluffing

"...their governor is saying they may have a budget deficit at the state level, because the voucher program has..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Aviation Staffing Crisis Increasing Near-Collisions at Austin Airport

New York Times investigation finds close calls more likely

"...due to the pandemic, so they’re working from a deficit. And they expect to lose 1,400 controllers next year...."

Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...supply and not looking at the possibility of a deficit until 2070. Kyle, on the other hand, is looking..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rolling Blackouts Almost Happened Last Night. What About Tonight?

Risk of outages "very real," mayor says

"...Level 1, around 7:30pm last night. That suggests the deficit took them by surprise, though energy experts are still..."

Sept. 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...The staff-proposed budget will close that deficit through about 6% of spending cuts from the agency’s..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

How to Navigate the Adderall Shortage

Coping, supporting friends, and avoiding laced pills

"...to a variety of other commonly prescribed medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, like Vyvanse and Concerta. For a lot..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Jasmine Lane

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The cost, not yet calculated, will deepen the budget deficit the district is facing...."

July 28, 2023 News Feature

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...across the state, abandoned by the Legislature, are employing deficit budgets in order to pay their teachers, or risk..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Yukking It Up

Australians are hilarious even when they're not trying to be. That's just facts.

"...good judgment. I also have a bit of an attention-deficit disorder, which makes me think I maybe should have..."

March 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 3-9

"...for this lack, but you are still running a deficit. That's the bad news, Capricorn. The good news is..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Top 10 Moments of Austin FC’s 2022 Season

The highs from Verde's sophomore season

"...one on Aug. 13 to rescue another early 0-2 deficit, this time at home against Sporting Kansas City. Five..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

AfroTech Comes to Austin, Highlights Barriers to EV Ownership

GM exec says electric vehicles need to be accessible

"...The convention started in 2016 in response to a deficit of Black representation in the tech space. Now, AfroTech..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Oh, This $20 Electric Bill Hike?

It’s on top of the other one

"...proposed base rate increase, AE says the utility's "existing deficit and ... rising costs" are driving higher bills for..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Verde Report: Austin FC and the Virtue of Making Mistakes

Is perfection overrated?

"...Verde and Black has battled back from a two-goal deficit to rescue a draw or a win. The fact..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Driussi Wizardry Not Enough for Austin FC in Loss to New York Red Bulls

The Oaks fall 4-3 at home

"...corner of the Red Bull net to halve the deficit. Un gol de lujo de @SebadriussiOk! 💥 pic.twitter.com/dInShsXSPB— Austin..."

July 25, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

AISD Teachers Keep Planning Time; Admin Layoffs Likely

7 of 8 just won’t do

"...as a way to close the district's growing budget deficit, currently sitting at $62.2 million...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes

Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half

"...a last-ditch solution to fix the district's growing budget deficit, currently sitting at $62.2 million...."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Labor Unrest Ensues as Via 313 Fumbles Worker Appeal

A hot, melty mess

"...may think it's going to put you in a deficit or cost you way too much to pay workers..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Melanie Haupt

Via 313 Workers Protest for COVID, Employment Protections

Staff claim management suspended them following petition

"...may think it's going to put you in a deficit or cost you way too much to pay workers..."

Jan. 9, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Council Recap: A Balanced Budget, Without Much Drama

But many hours of deliberation over two days on the dais

"...Eenoo’s staff projects the General Fund will go into deficit, mostly due to that 3.5% revenue cap when it..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

New AISD Budget Leans Into Boosting Enrollment

The school district is nervously eyeing the numbers looking for signs of recovery

"...The deficit isn't a surprise. AISD knew it would be going..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Verde Report: How Austin FC Survived the Road Trip From Hell

The tyro club has been through the MLS ringer

"...without pause even while their club carried a 1-goal deficit into the halftime break against the Colorado Rapids, then..."

June 18, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...commitment might be tough for AISD, already facing a deficit in next year's budget. However, more than $155 million..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...toddlers typically are, and had him independently tested for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She brought the results to the special..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Amid Chaos and Crisis, the 87th Texas Legislature Gets to Work

Can we rebuild a democracy?

"...tightened their belts. It's certainly not the $4.6 billion deficit Hegar had contemplated last year, easing at least a..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...to recapture, and it currently faces a $50 million deficit, which will grow if the state docks its funding..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will Texas Expand Medicaid?

Long-running health care debate looks different through a pandemic prism

"...With the state facing a $1 billion budget deficit, champions of Medicaid expansion are also leaning on its..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...races, and saw no net change in their nine-seat deficit in the Texas House. So much for the Bluenami..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Plan for Austin ISD?

School board elections tee up calls for change – and rebuilding broken trust

"...as AISD sounded the alarm about its growing budget deficit, the Budget Stab­il­iz­ation Task Force, which included members of..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...an estimated $1 million shortage. While she's narrowed the deficit through grants and donors, HAAM still hasn't received city..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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