Austin Current
Paredes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know
Why Austin ISD wants to close Paredes Middle School, what happens next and what it means for students and staff.
Read the original at Austin CurrentMore audio from Austin Current
-
8m'Worst possible light': Nonprofits challenge Austin audit amid budget debate
A new Austin audit found many nonprofit contracts missed targets, but providers say the report lacked context and used flawed metrics.
-
6mAs state takeover pressure mounts, Austin ISD will close another middle school
Austin ISD plans to close Paredes Middle School as the district awaits pivotal state accountability ratings, district leaders announced Wednesday.
-
9mWho decides what Austin saves? Inside the battles over the city's historic buildings
Historic Landmark Commissioner Ben Heimsath explains how Austin decides which buildings are worth preserving.
-
6mSecret’s out: Amazon is the company behind Austin’s fast-tracked Dog’s Head project
After months of secrecy, the city revealed on Tuesday developers are chasing Amazon as the first major company for Dog’s Head.
-
9mAs Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
As East Austin campuses face school closures and state pressures, the Freedom Schools program helps low-income students of color build reading skills and stability.