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Community College Funding Crisis Resolved
Deal restores $154 million Perry vetoed in June.
"...announced that they had found a solution to the community college funding crisis caused in June by Perry's ham-handed..."

Oct. 23, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Spanking for Perry on Community College Veto
Dewhurst and Zaffirini take action on governor's community colleges veto
"...by Gov. Rick Perry’s veto of $154 million in community college funding continues to buzz. As we’ve previously reported,..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna
From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives
"...classroom environment, which is fitting: LaManna's class at Austin Community College, Hip-Hop Production 1372, represents the first of its..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Endorsements: Austin Community College Board of Trustees
"...There are two run-offs for the remaining Austin Community College board seats. Election day is June 1. (For..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature

Campus Carry, Coming to a Community College Near You
Take your guns to school
"...1, Texas' campus carry law goes into effect for community colleges around the state. This comes exactly one year..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

At Palm Beach Community College, Queers Have It 'Ruff'
Pets are people too! But gay people probably aren't, according to this junior college.
"...when I went to what is now Palm Beach Community College, it was named Palm Beach Junior College. We..."

Nov. 24, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Community College Controversy Continues
Hornet's nest stirred by Perry's veto of $154 million in community college funding continues to buzz
"...by Gov. Rick Perry's veto of $154 million in community-college funding continues to buzz. As we've previously reported, the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards
School’s in session
"...change in how Texas public schools are funded. Austin Community College Board Place 7: Barbara Mink..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How Austin Community College's Highland Campus Is Redefining Higher Education in Austin
World-class facilities and innovative programs put ACC Highland on the cutting-edge
"...along Airport Boulevard that once housed the mall, Austin Community College has set about restoring that trailblazing reputation by..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin Community College: Rio Grande Is Safe
"...Dear Editor, The Austin Community College District works daily to promote and maintain a..."

Dec. 26, 2007 Postmarks

Community College Funding Hearing Live Now
Link to live coverage of the community colleges hearing.
"...controversy over Gov. Perry's veto that could cost Texas' community colleges $154 million in funding, a hearing of the..."

Aug. 14, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Community College Expands Care to Younger Kids
ACC / YMCA partnership now accepting 12-month-olds and up to its drop-in center
"...Austin Community College will expand its Child Watch drop-in center at..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Community College Board of Trustees
Educators, policymakers battle for four ACC Board seats
"...clear winner. Realtor George Robinson would add another business community voice. Former Texas Education Agency auditor Michael J. Lewis..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Great Austin Gift Ideas for College Graduation
Local bites, books, apparel, and ease the transition to the real world
"...Graduating from college is a big step, and with it usually comes..."

May 15, 2019 Events Post by Caitlin Davis

Reverie Books Opens a New Chapter for the Community
Local queer-owned South Austin bookstore holds its grand opening
"...financial gain but instead a risk for passion, for community, and for healing. A year and a month later,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Community Cast Talks About Going Digital
Season 6 promises new faces and old faves (paintball!)
"...in 2013, Yahoo Screen has pumped new life into Community by giving it a platform for the sixth season..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Russ Espinoza

How to Get Your Kids Through College
Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?
"...to "create a seamless transition" from high school to college. And that means, goes another, "building an education pipeline,"..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Community Colleges Bestow Dunce Cap on Perry
Community-college presidents and allies launch barrage of explosive verbiage on Perry after he vetoes $154 million in school funding
"...Perry," began a July 19 Statesman op-ed by Austin Community College President Stephen Kinslow. Maybe not -- community-college presidents..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest
Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf
"...unscrolls an epic ATX arc, wherein the hero leaves College Station and builds a global music promotions empire that..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

ACC Eastside: Making College Real
Giving ACC a presence at East Austin high schools
"...Marines, but a grant allowed him to go to college. Now he's eager to ensure Eastside students have easier..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Focus on Heart and Soul of Local Community
"...do on the heart and soul of our local community. I remain convinced that Austin has a special place..."

July 19, 2010 Postmarks

Faster Than Sound: The College Kids Are Alright
First-ever KVRX Fest offers a buzzing platform for indie artists, Symphony Square, and industry-aspiring students. Also, Broken Spoke daughter Ginny White-Peacock needs "robot legs."
"...here earlier this year (revisit "KVRX Launches the Largest College Radio Festival," March 1)...."

May 17, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Community Colleges to Regain Health Benefits Funding
Perry cuts deal to restore $154 million
"...after his veto of health benefits funding for Texas' community colleges caused an uproar, Gov. Rick Perry has cut..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Making College a Reality
ACC and AISD team up to create more collegians
"...Austin Community College president Robert Aguero knows how mystifying college can..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

For Early College Students, Online Classes Foretell Tech Careers
Just like the real world
"...Navarro (formerly Lanier) is a subset of its early college high school, one of seven ECHS programs at high..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Community Colleges Are Important
"...number of high school students prepared to enter a community college, the number of students needing the approximately one..."

June 21, 2004 Postmarks

Study: More Austin High Schoolers to College
Most Austin teens making the grade.
"...the percentage of Austin high school graduates going to college has increased from 55% in 2002 to 62.6% in..."

Aug. 14, 2007 News Post by Michael May

Austin Playwright’s Final Play Might Have Died With Him, but a Community Joined Together to Ensure Its Survival
Saving Jason Tremblay’s Gretel! The Musical
"...a visible measure of Tremblay's connections throughout the arts community – as a playwright, director, producer, stage manager, teacher,..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hoping for an Electoral College Miracle
Capitol demos planned for Monday EC voting session
"...Monday when the state’s 38 representatives of the Electoral College arrive in town to cast their votes for the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It
House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form
"...three-hour set showcasing his deeply soulful style. Local dance community purveyors hadn't witnessed such a master class since house..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

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