Extra Credit

Grading the Governor

"...don't think he'll be remembered for that at all." Teachers' groups are thankful that the conservative governor hasn't fought..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...Mike Morath." (Morath is the Abbott-appointed commissioner of the TEA.) In Round Rock, when the right-wing community was calling..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...a lifelong resident of Round Rock and a two-time Teacher of the Year in its school district. Along with..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Five Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

AAPI events abound and range from CelebrASIA to Bollywood fitness

"...even think about trying out for the Mayur dance team.Monsoon Dance, 8650 Spicewood Springs #118512/765 6676monsoondance.com Take a Lesson..."

May 6, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Crescent at North Lamar and Airport Now Offers Unique Asian Dining Options

Long-ignored strip mall gets a makeover

"...revealed that there was a desperate shortage of bubble tea shops in Central Austin, because here, boba abounds...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

GOP Marches Backward

2014 Texas platform veers hard right

"...removed, such that "the practice of homosexuality" no longer "tears at the fabric of society and contributes to the..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...won't be dealing with leftover issues from this session. Instead, they will return to tackle the damage done back..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Downtown Dining & Bites of Austin

"...Vince Young Steakhouse (301 San Jacinto, 457-8325, www.vinceyoungsteakhouse.com) Former Longhorn quarterback Vince..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

A Cure for the Two-Party Hangover

Washington rally offers political street rally

"...gaggle of adults dressed as a full set of tea cups danced with a boom box, saying: "We think..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Abe Louise Young

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar's editor wonders if the fighting geckos ever try to sell auto insurance

"...the newest beverage on the block, Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka (www.deepeddyvodka.com), the brainchild of Chad Auler of Savvy..."

June 18, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Making Plans for Reagan and Pearce

AISD bracing for news on fate of Reagan and Pearce

"...for Reagan High and Pearce Middle schools. If the TEA shuts the campuses when the accountability ratings are published..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...each farm's produce, while area vintners, brewers, distillers, and tea importers will provide drink samples. Boggy Creek Farm..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature

Texas Fiction Science

The State Board of Education does its part to fantasize biology

"...of Texas schoolchildren, and a party line that favors teaching the "weaknesses" of biological evolutionary theory and, by implication,..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

The Best of Food in 2007

10 Best Surprises of 2007

"...am astounded at the difference in quality between whole-leaf tea and mass-produced supermarket tea bags Iced tea is my..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-file

One man's green issues are another man's Foie Gras Cotton Candy

"...sheet" for specific wild-salmon varieties and dishes… Operation Texas Tea is an afternoon tea on June 8 honoring our..."

May 25, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Chronicle and Associated Press – a punishment for the TEA's refusal to follow federal guidelines regarding how many special..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

To Your Health

The pros and cons of caffeine

"...from some source. The source is usually coffee or tea, but is sometimes a soft drink, chocolate, maté, guarana,..."

April 22, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Who Can Vouch for the Charters?

The state's freewheeling experiment with charter schools gets a poor grade.

"...Not only did kids feel betrayed by teachers and principals, they were transferred to another school in..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Table Fable

When a waiter forgets the customer and the service, even good food can be tough to swallow, as Mick Vann discovered on a recent visit to the Tea House.

"...The Tea House..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Remembrance of Flavors Past

Holiday food memories

"...was the annual pilgrimage across the street to a tea party at which my mother and I would view..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Where Are They? T.e.a. Doesn't Know

"...of students who drop out over a six-year span. TEA does not currently track classes over time to determine..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of all dropouts are between the ages of 15-17, TEA numbers show...."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

First Look: Taano House Enters the Nonalcoholic Sphere With Psychoactive Botanicals

East Sixth bar sells kava-, kanna-, and more plant-based drinks

"...West perks up when describing the bar’s “Real Green Tea Shot,” an $8 concoction featuring kanna, green tea, lemon..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Food Post by Carys Anderson

Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State

Two score card goals are jettisoned

"...TEA announced its intention to take over AISD's provision of..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Blocks Texas Education Agency From Releasing New, Harsher Grades

A-F accountability grade: incomplete

"...public, agreeing with school districts across the state that TEA’s recent changes to the A-F accountability system “violate Texas..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The State Education Agency Has Selected Austin’s Babysitters

The monitors are coming. Let’s pay them $125 an hour.

"...to fix the district's special education department. Last week, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath sent a letter to AISD saying..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...Pride Tea Dance & Parade Viewing Party Spill some tea with..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

AISD School Board Approves Historic Raises and a Clearer Path For Special Ed

No AISD employee will make less than $20/hour

"...the largest pay raise ever given to the district’s teachers and staff...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

AISD Ends T-STEM Partnership at Mendez Middle School

District will decide how to move forward in a vote later this month

"...passing score. If a school doesn't meet that benchmark, TEA can choose between a forced closure or replacing the..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...101 by TeaHaus Offering delivery, takeout, curbside pickup daily from 11:30am-9pm. Gift..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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