School Bond Proposals Roll to Victory

All six bond propositions to build, renovate, and expand AISD schools pass

"...Austin voters strongly approved a $519.5 million school bond proposal Saturday in an election for which a..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars

Hitting the ceiling

"...the 2022 midterm elections, you may have considered the bond propositions in one of our local school districts, including..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

The School-Bond Lowdown

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

"...After months of discussion, the Austin Independent School District is moving forward with a $343 million bond..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package – a $1.05 billion package, the largest ever..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...on the ballot, the big push for a medical school, and the debate over single-member districts highlighting a lengthy..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...The Austin Independent School District took two major steps toward defining its future..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Propositions and Board of Trustees

Austin Community College bonds, tax rate increase, and board of trustees

"...The following endorsements initially addressed only the ACC bond propositions (numbered 1 and 2), plus a proposal to..."

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

What About That 2004 Bond Election?

An update on bond proposals approved in 2004

"...With $343.7 million in bonds for the Austin Independent School District on the May..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Bond Breakdown

"...Superintend­ent Pat Forgione's final year will be overseeing a bond election worth $343,717,819. After six months of research and..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: November Mobility Bond Begins to Take Shape

Consensus on the proposed $720 million bond remains a work in progress

"...discussions, any consensus on the proposed $720 million "Mobility Bond" remains a work in progress. Today's Council meeting (Aug...."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Column by Michael King

County Bond Backers Do the 'Two-Step'

Committee tees up votes on transpo, open space spending

"...elections: A steering committee in support of Travis County Propositions 1 and 2 was announced this week, encouraging voters..."

Sept. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...their June 16 meeting, trustees moved to put two bond packages, for a combined value of $386 million, on..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Make Us Some Propositions

The 2004 bond process had several stages

"...The 2004 bond package was developed by a volunteer 19-member Citizens Bond..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, which had five propositions and four permanent directors on the ballot, but only..."

May 16, 2014 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

"...have to make a final decision, the Austin Independent School District's board of trustees is considering taking a $297..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bond Forums Scheduled

Two meetings on the docket for the coming week

"...The Austin Independent School District will hold the last in a series of..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD’s Billion Dollar Bond

Plans include investments in 41 items, including five new schools

"...Austin Independent School District trustees on Monday mulled over a proposal to..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...of technological innovation -- present-day realities in the state's school system stand out like smallpox sores. Texas leads in..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...Those activists are turning out on the ballots of school board races, where opposition to masks, vaccine mandates, and..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Med School Campaign Goes High-Speed

The campaign for a UT-Austin medical school accelerates

"...consequences and benefits implicit in the proposed UT-Austin med school and teaching hospital championed by state Sen. Kirk Watson,..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...voting began this week on the first major AISD bond initiative since 1996, with the election itself set for..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...retires next year, another longstanding figure in Austin Independent School District will step down: District 3 trustee Johna Edwards...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...by the state of Texas – the Austin Independent School District's "needs list," accumulated over the past year by..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements on three bond packages specifically relevant to Travis County. There are also..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 11 AISD Bond Election

"...Austin Independent School District School Bonds: YES..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Pat Forgione's Last Sales Job

AISD spins the wheel on bond election

"...With more than $343 million in bonds for the Austin Independent School District on the May..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• Voters will get to consider three school-bond propositions, totaling $343 million, in the May 10 general..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...Austin ISD's bond package has something for every campus, as well as..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...creeping over 50% support is good enough. But in bonds, that's bad news, as the Austin Independent School District..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'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

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