Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...had dreamed of unlimited charter schools and a statewide voucher program. And yet it still sits untouched on Perry's..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: April 12

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Sen. Dan Patrick's stealth school voucher bill tip-toed through the Senate. Squeakily, and very, very..."

April 12, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Food Events

April 11-17

"...demonstration kitchen. Register online. Cost includes recipes and $10 voucher for vegetable shopping. Sat., April 13, 10:30am-12:30pm. Johnson's Backyard..."

April 12, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lege Lines

"...unity in the House's opposition to state-financed private school vouchers, contrary to the strong wishes of Gov. Perry and..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

LegeLines

House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor

"...such a bill to start the slow growth of vouchers, disguising it as a pilot program. However, in a..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Senate Committee Shuffle

Austin's four Senators get their appointments for 2013

"...on Education. Cue one more solidly reactionary ally for pro-voucher chair Dan Patrick, R-Houston. Nominations (Vice-chair), Education, Jurisprudence, Transportation,..."

Jan. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meal Times

Dec. 20-24

"...Bank in return for raffle tickets and a drink voucher. The festive evening will include photos with Santa, raffle..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Column

Half Made Man

Humanistic transitions and understanding from Ben Sollee

"...Nevertheless, he’s offering a $5 voucher at his merch table to anyone who gets to..."

Oct. 31, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

We're All About the ... Kids!

Austin Kids First is a bit of a mystery, even to education watchers

"...that it is an Astroturf front for the pro-charter, pro-voucher reform movement. On its website's FAQ, the group announces..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Some People Will Vote Republican

"...but they'll vote for making Medicare a private insurance voucher system. They worry about their retirement savings, but they'll..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Postmarks

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...– the VP candidate’s proposal that would provide insurance vouchers or tax rebates for working people, and somehow, Deuell..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Dewhurst May Face Multiple Challengers

Crowded field for lite guv seat in 2014

"...his base by saying he will push through school vouchers in the 2013 Lege session. While vouchers are an..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bloody Good Time at the Paramount

Classic horror season kicks off with blood drive for 'Nosferatu'

"...entered into a special draw for a $500 flight voucher for Southwest Airlines...."

July 24, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Upcoming special events!

"...plus be entered to win a $500 Southwest Airlines voucher! Team Count Orlok!..."

July 12, 2012 Events Post by Jordan Roberts

UT Softball/Baseball Food Drive

The No. 3-ranked Longhorns softball team enter its three-game home series vs. Missouri on a nine-game winning streak

"...State. Bring five nonperishable food items and get a voucher for a free Texas apparel item and a coupon..."

April 6, 2012 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Point Austin: No Choice

When bosses say their hands are tied, handcuffs follow

"...in support of his Foundation for Educational Choice, a voucher-promoting operation that helped lay the ideological groundwork for moving..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Austin Lyric Opera's Stampede

The opera launches a festival to celebrate Austin's musical diversity

"...Woman with Master Pancake Theater. Purchase includes one ticket voucher for ALO's La Traviata. Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Election Headlines

"...action committee funded by GOP sugar daddy and school voucher zealot James Leininger...."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

World Cup Watch

A rundown of local viewing parties

"...a seat by buying a $5 food & drink voucher to go toward your tab during the match...."

July 9, 2010 Sports Feature

World Cup Watch

A rundown of local viewing parties

"...a seat by buying a $5 food & drink voucher to go toward your tab during the match...."

July 2, 2010 Sports Feature

World Cup Watch

A rundown of local viewing parties

"...a seat by buying a $5 food & drink voucher to go towards your tab during the match...."

June 25, 2010 Sports Feature

The Daily Hustle: 6/22/10

Agenda highlights, lowlights – 'til midnight?

"...procuring funding for non-profits like Lifeworks (providing child care “voucher” services), allocating more money to Caritas, and funding anti-smoking..."

June 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

World Cup Watch

Where are you going to watch the World Cup?

"...also free; reserve in advance by buying a $5 voucher good for your tab during the game...."

June 11, 2010 Sports Feature

Breakdown

Travis County's mental health system is cracking under growing patient load

"...four hours before he was discharged with a cab voucher for a ride to Psychiatric Emergency Services for a..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Tipping Point

Austin and Travis County fail to deliver mental health care

"...psychiatric patients arrive at PES courtesy of a taxi voucher provided by one of two hospital emergency departments –..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Whole MetroAccess Is Suffering

"...over, I was unable to return home; a taxi voucher was issued for my next appointment at noon. I..."

Jan. 31, 2010 Postmarks

Luv Doc Recommends: BCS National Championship at Alamo Ritz

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, Thursday, January 7, 2010

"...a seat by purchasing a $5 food and drink voucher online. With so many people wearing such an ugly..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Michael Jackson Memorial Simulcasts Today in Austin at High Noon

Michael Jackson Memorial simulcasts in Austin

"...advance at the Alamo by purchasing a $5 food/beverage voucher online...."

July 7, 2009 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Which Came First: The Twitter or the Twegg???

Mobile Loaves & Fishes feeds the mind, body, spirit, and the egg lobby!

"...millionth meal in 2007. Programs include MLF Shares, a voucher redemption program that allows volunteers to purchase vouchers in..."

March 15, 2009 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...SB 186: Comprehensive anti-school-voucher legislation...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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