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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a partnership between AISD and the Foundation for the Education of Young Women, which donated $1 million to the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...agenda items, including such troubling measures as wastewater-treatment plant funding, red light traffic cameras, a few dozen zoning hearings,..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...as state director of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. She has lived in Austin for most of..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...as state director of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. She has lived in Austin for most of..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

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"...some parts [of the state] the rate is significantly higher." If you are in this situation or know someone..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...-- has said that his No. 1 passion is education, especially higher education. He genuinely believes, his supporters say,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Meanwhile, Back at the Salt Mines

"...years included vocational training as a key part of special-education programs (notably at AISD's Clifton Center). The Greater Austin..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Some Reforms Left Behind

Lege looks to account for school accountability

"...The Senate Education and House Public Education committees held separate meetings March..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and therefore, my guess is, they are a significantly higher pollution source than a car per passenger mile...."

June 25, 2004 Column

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...The ban blocks public institutions of higher education from having any office promoting policies or procedures..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...grants. Some groups who had regularly received Cultural Arts funding were denied...."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

AFS Film Series Abraham/Ibrahim Highlights Diversity and Common Ground

Spotlight on the cinema of the Middle East, North Africa

"...1960s, UT’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies has received Education Department funding through the National Resource Center under Title..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...posts have included Finance, Health & Human Services, and Higher Education. – Michael King..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

School Finance: Abbott Doubles Down

Refuses to drop his appeal of court's ruling

"...so the code ties his hands. However, Democrats and education advocates point out that, since Dietz already ruled, there's..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...aspects of state policy: trade and transportation, public and higher education, race and immigration, health and human services, etc...."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

'The Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

"...11 propositions, only two (Proposition 4, creating a new higher education fund, and Proposition 9, addressing public ownership of..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...begins in January. The association will recommend options for funding that would enable relocation and improvement of freight rail..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...the baseline has been moved to the current, significantly higher emissions levels. – Nora Ankrum..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Triumph in the Lege?

Lawmakers could pass tax legislation before it's curtains on Tuesday, handing the governor and lawmakers something to crow about when they return to the campaign trail

"...least on first reading. Shapiro, who chairs the Senate Education Committee, threw things akilter last week when she stormed..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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The House transportation czar draws fire in his GOP bastion

"...help. They're not happy with the toll roads and education," Felthauser says. Krusee, chair of the House Transportation Committee,..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...successful liberal organizing site, has sprouted up – with funding from MoveOn itself. The new DriveDemocracy.org was started with..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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The lite guv gets religion on state college tuition

"...increases at our public universities for spring 2004 are higher than what we had been led to believe," wrote..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Longhorn Lobby?

UT's Ethical Entanglements at the Capitol

"...that they needed to do more to help fund higher education in Texas. "We felt we should be able..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Strama and the Mystery of the Texas Score Contradictions

State rep puzzled by how students do well and badly at the same time

"...Is Texas doing well in education, or is it doing badly? According to Rep. Mark..."

June 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"..."Austin Community College is a pivotal part of our educational system, and its importance will only be magnified as..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

The Pre-K Push

Legislation intended to expand pre-k opportunities, increase child care reimbursement rates, and improve support and training for early childhood professionals is in the works.

"...Some have dubbed the upcoming state legislative session the "higher education session" for its anticipated shove toward tighter funding..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...a single-payer system. (Other issues: LGBTQ rights, women's rights, education, environment.)..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Kingwood, takes over Public Education. He’s an interesting pick who may give education advocates..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gov. Perry's Ham-Fisted Veto Pen Strikes Again

Lege coverage

"...Some of the biggest attacks came on higher education. Calling its funding "seriously flawed" and attacking legislators..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: History Says Now Is the Time to Invest in Transit

Transformative projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk and UT Tower were forged during troubled times

"...the plan and are now moving toward a multibillion-dollar funding measure that could go to the voters in November...."

June 26, 2020 Column by Chito Vela

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