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Eanes ISD made adjustments to the 2020-21 academic calendar during a Nov. 17 board meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Austin
1:44 PM Nov 18, 2020 CST
Eanes ISD adjusts 2020-21 calendar to provide staff with time for ‘mental health breaks’
Voters line up at the Westlake United Methodist Church on the first day of early voting Oct. 13. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:06 PM Oct 13, 2020 CDT
As early voting begins in Texas, here’s your guide to casting your ballot in the Lake Travis-Westlake area
Eanes ISD officials have proposed a tax rate of $1.1164 per $100 valuation. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:50 PM Aug 18, 2020 CDT
Eanes ISD proposes 2020-21 tax rate, calls November voter-approval tax election
Eanes ISD trustees discussed employee compensation during a May 26 board meeting (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
8:36 AM May 27, 2020 CDT
Eanes ISD trustees may freeze salaries or provide 1% raise for 2020-21 school year
Eanes ISD Chris Scott presented the board with updated budget projections amid the COVID-19. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Austin
4:21 PM May 1, 2020 CDT
Legislative decisions, residential appraisals and the COVID-19 pandemic leave Eanes ISD facing a $4.5 million budget deficit
Austin
9:00 AM Mar 13, 2020 CDT
Golden pennies could help keep Eanes ISD in good financial standing
The board of trustees approved a resolution for the option to enter a tax rate election for two additional golden pennies. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:38 PM Feb 25, 2020 CST
Eanes ISD passes resolution regarding additional golden pennies
Springhill Suites in Lakeway should be ready for guests by mid-April. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:00 PM Feb 12, 2020 CST
Hotels, senior living and potential office space: Development updates for February and March in the Lake Travis-Westlake area
Johnny Hill—Lake Travis ISD’s assistant superintendent for business, financial and auxiliary services—presented the district's budget projections during a Jan. 15 school board meeting. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:53 PM Jan 16, 2020 CST
Lake Travis ISD projects a balanced budget and decreased tax rate for the 2020-21 school year
Filing for the March 2020 primaries closed Dec. 9. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Austin
4:09 PM Dec 10, 2019 CST
Austin primary election 2020: Here are the candidates for local office on the ballot
Eanes ISD Chief Financial Officer Chris Scott presents an overview to the board of trustees regarding the budget ramifications of House Bill 3. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:04 PM Nov 19, 2019 CST
Facing a budget deficit, Eanes ISD continues discussion on the significance of golden pennies
New Legislation, House Bill Three mandated minimum salary hikes for veteran teachers in 2019-20. Despite the raises many educators still face financial struggles.
Austin Metro
7:03 PM Sep 11, 2019 CDT
Despite raises, educators still face financial struggles
Eanes ISD Superintendent Tom Leonard, left, State Senator Kirk Watson, State House Rep. Donna Howard and State House Rep. Vikki Goodwin were panelists at the Westlake Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon earlier this year, where they discussed state recapture.
Austin Metro
7:19 PM Sep 10, 2019 CDT
State legislative decisions could put some financial strain on local school districts
Lake Travis ISD approved funding allocated through state legislation for supplemental education programs during an Aug. 21 meeting.
Austin Metro
4:16 PM Sep 7, 2019 CDT
Lake Travis ISD works to further reduce district dropout rate via state funding
The Eanes ISD board of trustees addressed the implications of House Bill 3 during an Aug. 27 meeting.
Austin Metro
2:39 PM Aug 28, 2019 CDT
Eanes ISD discusses financial consequences of House Bill 3
Lake Travis ISD held public hearing on the 2019-20 proposed budget and tax rate.
Austin Metro
1:12 AM Aug 22, 2019 CDT
Lake Travis ISD presents proposed budget reflecting tax rate decrease
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Austin
4:33 PM
Williamson County state legislators set priorities as session begins
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Austin
11:07 AM
Williamson County state legislators set priorities as session begins
The Texas Legislature will convene Jan. 12. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:32 PM
Term limits, abolishing county boards of education, stricter abortion measures: Bills filed by North Houston-area legislators
Sen. Larry Taylor spoke Dec. 9 at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus about the 87th Texas Legislature.
Houston
11:20 AM
Local politicians focusing on coastal barrier, budget during legislative session
A new study shows how Collin County has changed since the pandemic, and Frisco with it. (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:05 AM
New study captures a changing Collin County and Frisco
Four North Texas lawmakers appeared during a virtual Richardson Chamber of Commerce event Dec. 14 to discuss their priorities ahead of the state’s 87th legislative session. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
1:26 PM
North Texas lawmakers outline priorities ahead of 87th legislative session
Friendswood ISD has seen increases in the amount of special education students demonstrating college, career and military readiness as well as in self-reported military enlistment. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:45 AM
Friendswood ISD works to reimagine student success in college, career, military readiness
"[TASB] advocates for public education and provides knowledge and information to all school board members so they too can be advocates on behalf of their respective school districts in particular and public education in Texas and the nation in general," Jim Rice said. (Courtesy Jim Rice)
Houston
8:20 AM
Fort Bend ISD trustee Jim Rice steps into role as Texas Association of School Boards president
A report from Communities Foundation of Texas now serves as a baseline for analyzing effects of the pandemic as various Plano and Collin County entities move ahead with their own priorities. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
9:56 AM
Collin County economic report supports Plano's plan of action in fight against COVID-19
The 87th legislative session will begin Jan. 12, 2021. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
9:46 AM
COVID-19 pandemic, diversity, cultural awareness among Spring ISD priorities ahead of 87th Texas Legislature