The School-Bond Lowdown

AISD trustees tell staff to work on language for three bond propositions for May ballot

"...School District is moving forward with a $343 million bond proposal. At the district's Feb. 18 meeting, the AISD..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Bond Proposal Possibly Ballot Bound

While district administration broadly supports Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee's recommendations, still some controversy

"...board of trustees is considering taking a $297 million bond proposal to the ballot in May. But while the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Demand and Supply

The CBAC makes its recommendations, and the school board ponders its options

"...of site visits, and 14 staff presentations, the Citizens' Bond Advisory Com­mittee made its recommendations to the Austin Independent..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Independent School District took a step closer to an interim bond issue Monday when the Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Gift Horse

A rich guy wants to give AISD $7 million. What's the catch?

"...many weeks the Austin Independent School District's large Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee has been diligently working to present to..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Citizens' Committee Shuffles AISD Bonds

A recap of the plans so far

"...Plans are firming up for Austin Independent School District's interim bond-election package to propose major investments in buildings and..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bond Buzz

Public hearings on AISD interim bond proposal at LBJ High tonight.

"...the last of two public hearings on the proposed interim bond issue from the Austin Independent School District? It..."

Jan. 16, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...Less than four years after its last bond issue, the Austin Independent School District is considering another..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Wynn, announcing his goal of getting a local rail proposal on the 2008 November ballot. See "Developing Stories: Wynn..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...in today's City Council agenda is the suddenly controversial proposal for a partly "forgivable" $750,000 relocation loan to Las..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...about the long and complex process that pushed the proposal along – and most fundamentally, about whether and when..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...AISD news, the board of trustees is considering an interim bond proposal that, according to AISD facilities director Paul..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...542-9744 or susan@susanharry.com. – A.S. Wynn Comes Out for Bondage From the start, Mayor Will Wynn has been a..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...year. The AISD board plans to vote on the proposal on Oct. 9. – M.M...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...has tapped Assistant Chief Cathy Ellison to serve as interim administrator while the city searches for a permanent replacement...."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...a 27-year APD veteran, to serve as the department's interim chief while the city conducts a national search for..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...meets today (Thursday), planning to take up the proposed bond package in more detail, and to address the question..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The citizens Bond Election Advisory Committee moved closer to a final proposal..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...managers. Cole has experience working on the city's Citizen Bond Committee, and if elected, would be the first African-American..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...• Travis Co. commissioners approved a $120 million bond package for roads, jails, open space, and drainage projects..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Travis Co. commissioners passed an interim set of water quality rules for unincorporated areas in..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...On Saturday, Pflugerville voters passed a $70 million school bond election, which will allow the Pflugerville ISD to pay..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...also replace Chief Deputy Richard Elliott who was named interim sheriff two weeks ago by District Judge James Clawson...."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...$540,000 initially and $430,000 more dependent on a future bond proposal. -- Michael King..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Stories

"...recruited longtime environmentalist Shudde Fath to serve voluntarily as interim treasurer of his Stratus land acquisition effort until his..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...sounds like a cure-all for problem schools, but Edison's proposal is a bad option for AISD ["Can Edison Pass..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...correspondent Patrick Goetz that the project is a win-win proposal...."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Capitol Chronicle: Blame It on the Kids

Gov. Perry has no trouble funding his enormous transportation plan, but can't find insurance money for poor kids.

"...An instant measure of the high-roller enthusiasm for Perry's proposal was the simultaneous press release by the Texas Public..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Who You Gonna Call?

Small Texas towns look to Austin and Washington to jump-start economic development

"...were stunned by a report released by a House interim committee in December. They've all known that the economic..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Austin Studios Takes Flight

The past year has been witness to an amazingly cooperative tag-team project between the Austin Film Society, the Austin City Council, and the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition that -- as of now -- has resulted in a superstar studio setup that could well change the very fabric of filmmaking in Austin.

"...things in the right direction long before the initial proposal to the Austin City Council, though since then, by..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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