Shopping for electricity is becoming cheaper for most Texans, according to a new study from the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. But for those who live in an area with only one electricity provider, prices…continue reading
The adoption of Austin Community College’s $352 million budget on Monday came with what appeared to be across-the-board 3 percent raises for all employees. But several adjunct professors pointed out that, in fact, many of…continue reading
For the 4th year, Texas Songwriter U is taking applications for the Nov. 1-3 program where selected applicants will get to work with award-winning songwriters Jon Randall and Liz Rose. Texas songwriter U is aimed…continue reading
The Cedar Park Parks, Arts and Community Enrichment board met to talk about city projects July 10. The PACE Board oversees cultural and recreational programming in Cedar Park. Here are some proposals, announcements and events…continue reading
Concerns about the Austin Convention Center expansion, the announcement of new commission and department members, and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians were all items of discussion at the Austin Music Commission’s meeting July 10.…continue reading
The Austin Community College board of trustees on Monday unanimously voted to adopt a balanced budget that included a 3 percent employee raise for the next fiscal year. The $352.8 million fiscal year 2017-18 budget,…continue reading
Laurie Vondersaar is the new Leander ISD senior executive director for Information Technology Services, Superintendent Dan Troxell announced July 10. “As the new head of LISD’s Information and Technology Services, Ms. Vondersaar’s rich background and…continue reading
At the last Round Rock ISD board meeting in June, trustees decided to appoint a replacement for Paul Tisch’s vacant trustee seat. The district is now issuing the call for interested RRISD residents to apply for the open…continue reading
*Correction appended Charles Butt, the chairman and CEO of H-E-B and one of Texas’ most prominent philanthropists, made another splash Monday, pledging $50 million to a program that will train public school teachers. The donation…continue reading
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a declaration for a special session of the Texas Legislature Monday, formally inviting lawmakers back to Austin to pass “sunset legislation” that will keep several key state agencies open. The long-awaited…continue reading