85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...conference promoting what he sees as a most pressing public issue: Senate Bill 6, "the bathroom bill." As that..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...church grounds, and a year later, Holy Cross Catholic School was established. In the Seventies, Meals on Wheels and..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...amendments to protect the people most at risk in public facilities – trans folks. Like its predecessor, SB 3..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Supreme Court decisions restricting the right to choose. The pro-choice movement was mushrooming at the time and was also..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...them all to work to send Hib through medical school." Another reason for the spinsterhood: When the girls brought..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District bond propositions, with school district and college trustee..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District bond propositions, with school district and college trustee..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

"...www.austinenergy.com or call 972-7548 to subscribe to the just-reopened GreenChoice program, which supports electricity from renewable wind power. New..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

New Rules or New Roles for Charter Schools?

TEA proposes a crackdown on failing charters, but can it be enforced?

"...the resumption of the debates over education – charter schools – is getting a well-timed touch-up by the state..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...particular voter's ballot. He or she will make a choice among the eight candidates for mayor, and then among..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Handicapping the (future) race for mayor.Rep. Jim Dunnam introduces a bill that would place new restrictions on charter schools and limit the creation of new charters; charter school advocates protest, saying they're being punished for the misdeeds of a few.

"...six years since the Texas Legislature opened up the public education system to privately run charter schools, some real..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Let's Talk About Sex, Bay-bee

AISD Teaches Kids About the Birds and Bees

"...Hayes guest lectures a health class at Austin High School. photograph by John Anderson It's an April afternoon at..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...hard-line message to the administration of the Austin Independent School District. Discontinue a legacy of racist and unequal public..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...2007, Sid Pruitt, superintendent of the small Evant Independent School District (about 60 miles west of Waco) was a..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Democrats in Blanco by mocking Gov. Rick Perry's various school-funding proposals...."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...you're looking for a low-water mark in Austin ISD public relations, that was it. It was the night of..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Lege will be under pressure to invest more in public education (and special ed in particular) and substance abuse..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Study: Dropout Rates for Blacks Higher in Charters

A new UT study shows black high school students in Texas are three times more likely to drop out from a charter system

"...Think charter schools help minority students? Think again. A new University of..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...a hallmark of Kinky Friedman's run to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry in the November general election and..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...Two weeks before the first day of school in the Austin Independent School District, the halls of..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...visited the Capitol to lobby legislators on behalf of public schools. More specifically, they came to oppose legislation to..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...legislative race in the city. Democrat Ann Kitchen and Republican Jill Warren are running for the House seat vacated..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...Underfunded Schools Dear Editor:..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Right-Wing Revolution

Conservative Christians Target Texas Board of Education

"...15-member SBOE board -- which has jurisdiction over K-12 public education throughout the state, makes rules to carry out..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"..."The Mayor Who Does Stuff" vs. "The Clear Choice"?..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Roundup

"...bill does, but House members did just that Monday. Republicans have promised a significant property tax cut for Texans,..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is allowed to go into effect, the Department of Public Safety is claiming the agency will only enforce the..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...(and for lieutenant governor if you're crossing over to Republican so you can vote against Dan Patrick) in advance..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I expect there will be, among Travis County Republicans, some understandable disappointment but also a sympathy for the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...wanted to go to a beach to talk about public school finance, he could have gone to South Padre..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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