Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...Cultural Center to participate in a roundtable on the state of the music industry...."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bad Year for Press Freedom: Speaking of impunity, American journalist Evan Gershkovich woke up to his..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...lost their jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of Senate Bill 17, which bans..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again avoiding a jury trial..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Beyoncé’s ode to Black queer culture. Long-awaited Act II, officially titled Cowboy Carter, changes course from dance to country,..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...Monday was Justin Dyer’s first day as head of the University of Texas’ School of Civic Leadership, a..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...how Justin Douglas remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...There’s a disturbing statistic the Austin ISD Board of Trustees is all too aware of. Research shows..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...road in March to enjoy wildflower season around the state...."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...leader that day but said, “I’ve made no secret of my intentions.” Cornyn described McConnell’s leadership in the Senate..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half

Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling

"...its $52 million deficit by half by the end of the summer. The bad news: third-graders in special education..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Has Cleared Its Evaluation Backlog for Special Ed Students

The district is fixing its special education department

"...a major hurdle in its goal to keep control of its special education services. At its meeting on Feb...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats in advance of..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is in big trouble. Despite having overseen the passage of what even Gov. Greg Abbott touted as some of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reaching the river in Eagle Pass, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security doubled down last week, sending a cease-and-desist..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...booth, and the legendary Natalie Lepore is your master of ceremonies.  –James Scott Mean Girls Trivia..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Connector Project continues to make progress, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook announced last week. The project is part..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...taxes for light rail as the plans and cost of the project have changed after its 2020 passage, the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...already having declared their intent to run for five of the Council seats on the 2024 ballot...."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"..."exclusive" and have been "weaponized to compel speech instead of protecting free speech," according to Creighton. Democrats fought for..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...continuing to make the changes necessary to get the state of Texas off its back. At the last meeting..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Education Agency Dogs AISD Over Special Education Backlog

Austin ISD gets a state monitor

"...September 26: The Texas Education Agency announced in March that it would send a..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Under New TEA Requirements, Austin ISD Meetings Are Flying By

50% of meeting time must be focused on student outcomes

"...The Austin ISD Board of Trustees' meetings have included a lot of talk..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...challenge House Bill 900, the law recently enacted by state Republicans that seeks to ban books from school libraries...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Synagogue Arsonist Gets 10-Year Sentence

Congregation Beth Israel finally gets closure

"...In April of this year, Sechriest pleaded guilty to two federal charges..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...2024 Presidential Debate in San Marcos: Officials from Texas State University announced on Monday that the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature

Interim Austin ISD Superintendent Likely to Become Permanent

District won’t hold a national search

"...Segura has served as interim super since December of last year and has a term ending on June..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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