Austin Education vs. Education Austin

School district suddenly goes wobbly on longstanding relationship with faculty-staff union

"...This time around, it faced no challenges, so board policy is that the agreement would automatically be extended. The..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...AUSTIN URBAN RAIL PRESENTATION Transportation Director Robert Spillar updates City Council..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...easy integration of greenspace, water, and nature into the urban fabric, captured by PARD's motto: "A city within a..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...the density-bonus initiative, affordable-housing fees-in-lieu, expanded park-dedication fees, stronger urban design standards, etc. Lesson learned: Economic development alone no..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...the density-bonus initiative, affordable-housing fees-in-lieu, expanded park-dedication fees, stronger urban design standards, etc. Lesson learned: Economic development alone no..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...principal Jim Adams and Jim Robertson with the city's Urban Design Division. The intent is for the Downtown Austin..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Bloodthirsty Killers of Circle C

Victims take flight! ... Officials shrug! ... Stealthy predators stalk the suburban streets!

"...Steve Urban of the CCHOA board of directors doesn't see it..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Schools, Sprawl, and Citizenship

Vote begins on $520 million school bond package

"...The placement of schools undeniably influences urban growth – but it's hard to say how much...."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Best-Case Scenario

After years of work, Envision Central Texas goes majorly public.

"...politically and geographically, as has ever existed to shape policy in the region. The message was reinforced when, to..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Despite the outrage of the land pimps, Austin's dis-invitation to Wal-Mart is democratic, legal, and honorable.

"...chronically misgoverned because it allows citizens to influence public policy, a deal is a deal. Let us see how..."

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

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...town. Please take a hard look at your editorial policy and your willingness to accept advertisements, editorial content, and..."

May 10, 2002 Column

Man of the Hour

Superintendent Pat Forgione discusses his goals for AISD in a Q&A interview with reporter Kevin Fullerton.

"...-- with PTA leaders, with business folks, with the Urban League, the NAACP. Teacher representatives were astonished to get..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Off the Beaten Track

Can Light Rail Build Livable Communities?

"...passenger rail. By the end of three-plus days of urban-affairs wonking, though, the message was more muddled. At times,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...in the city's core, or the "hole" of the suburban Austin doughnut?..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Playback: “Hastily Prepared” Ordinances Head to City Council

Revised drafts of Agent of Change and OMV permitting head to Council, but again, live music interests raise alarms

"...city code regarding sound. As of this week, both policy proposals are scheduled to go to City Council Thursday,..."

June 9, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Endorsements

"...been a board director with Leadership Austin and the Urban League, given volunteer service at the PTA and neighborhood..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...been a board director with Leadership Austin and the Urban League, given volunteer service at the PTA and neighborhood..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...been a board director with Leadership Austin and the Urban League, given volunteer service at the PTA and neighborhood..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Sons of Smart Growth

"...City Council on progress toward a new economic development policy, city planning director Austan Librach noted that the six..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...and surrounded by the existing John Treviño Park, with Urban Roots Farm and the Walnut Creek Trail nearby. Currently,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: I-35 Cap(ital Express) and Stitch

Pondering the future of a road with so much baggage

"...public feedback, a required step in the Nation­al Environmental Policy Act process. TxDOT offers three alternatives but they're all..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...Harper-Madison says that the people who've been guiding transportation policy don't realize what a crushing financial burden car ownership..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...of the city. Chuck DeVore of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, owners of the $20 million building with its..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Here Comes the Spin

CodeNEXT draft three winners & losers?

"...roughly, those who'd like to see more preservation of urban core building stock, with density increases targeted to corridors..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...The ensuing uproar led to a citywide coyote management policy in 2014 that still guides Austin today. While maintaining..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”

High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom

"...on the exodus of Austin's low-income population from the urban core into the city's outer edges. The newcomers replacing..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...The attacks on Austin – and other urban municipalities – haven't ceased. This legislative session in particular,..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Ten Things

A CodeNEXT primer, and happy Earth Day

"...differentiates instead by density – T3 Neighborhood through T6 Urban Core – and envisions a city where warehouse buildings..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

On Leaving Dove Springs

A meditation on neighborhood, fear, family, and change

"...living alone and had long since instituted a lockdown policy, including building a fence around the front yard and..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...the superintendent be more responsive and accountable to board policy. That's been welcome relief to fellow trustee Robert Schneider,..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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