austin public schools
Board to discuss amended budget
The Austin Public Schools Board is scheduled to vote to approve an amended 2015-16 budget at its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in ...
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Business
ArtWorks underway, set for Aug. 27 and 28
The gears are moving for the fifth annual Austin ArtWorks Festival. The festival, which will take place Aug. 27 and 28, will feature more than ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, April 8, 2016 10:29 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Treasures, shows and meals to fill up your weekend
Get ready to find some treasures this weekend. With an annual CRC rummage sale, dinner and comedy, poetry and great food, this weekend is one ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, April 7, 2016 10:15 am
Education
Off Broadway; Annual Austinaires show scheduled for weekend
The Austin High School Choir Department will present its annual Austinaires Show, “Footlights” on April 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in AHS’s Christgau ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:31 am
Education
A thanks to volunteers; Mayor helps recognize seniors on National Service Day
Volunteers at Banfield Elementary School were honored Tuesday morning when Mayor Tom Stiehm issued a proclamation recognizing Tuesday as National Service Recognition Day.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:17 am
Education
MCT to take on fairytales; Reading event leads into upcoming ‘Story Stew’ performance
Matchbox Children’s Theatre is taking on fairytales this weekend with “Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue.” The show will take place at 7 p.m. April ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, April 4, 2016 11:27 am
Business
Workin’ for the summer Workforce Dev. to host job fair
Area youth will get to scour options for work this summer at a summer youth job fair Wednesday. The job fair will be held from ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, April 4, 2016 11:21 am
News
Overture for Austin
Opera will be accessible in Austin this April, as two special guests join the Austin Symphony Orchestra for an operatic performance. The Austin Symphony Orchestra ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, April 4, 2016 6:01 am
Education
GM superintendent to retire this June
After about six years as the Grand Meadow and Glenville-Emmons superintendent, Jerry Reshetar will retire. “I’ve been in the education business for 47 years,” he ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, April 3, 2016 5:01 pm
Best Bets
Best Bets: Get your talent on
Get ready for a talent-packed weekend. With the Austin High School talent show, a great pancake breakfast showcasing robotic skills and some theater, there’s something ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:47 am
Brownsdale School
Board votes to close Brownsdale school; Vote is unanimous
‘Not an easy decision’; Brownsdale school will close at end of 2015-16
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:45 am
Education
No on calendar changes; Board to discuss issue again April 25
A committee exploring calendar options and start times told the Austin Public Schools Board Monday that the community likely doesn’t have the support to explore ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:54 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Easter in Austin
Celebrate Easter this weekend with great food and hunting for Easter eggs. With the recent snow, let’s hope the eggs are dyed bright colors to ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:16 am
Business
What a sweet setup; Adams maple syrup operation budding with growth
ADAMS — Maple syrup came in full force this year for Kevin Sathre and Josh Loecher, who recently put up a pipeline in a grove ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:58 am
Education
Vote on Brownsdale school’s fate slated for March 30
The Hayfield Community Schools Board will decide the fate of the Brownsdale Elementary School next Wednesday. The board will meet during a special meeting at ...