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In the third hour of today's show, Mark and Melynda discuss new AI programs for non-English-speaking home buyers, AISD schools failing, and new polling on who would win a Vance v. Newsom showdown in 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin-area students are back in school, but things are looking a little different this year in classrooms. While the new Texas law requiring schools to display the 10 Commandments is on hold at Austin Independent School District, the law banning cellphones during the school day is in full effect. Three AISD campuses are going through changes to stave off closures for poor performance, and a slew of others are facing closures to help the district fight off a $19.7 million budget deficit. There's still another year before Texas students will be eligible for school vouchers, but even now, new and innovative private schools — like the AI-driven Alpha School — are coming to town. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Community Impact's education reporter Chloe Young and Sharon Jayson, a local independent reporter who recently wrote about the district's new equity assessment for the Austin Free Press, to discuss it all.  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 3rd episode: Water Lantern Festival Downtown Austin Alliance Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Residents near the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center are raising alarms about the shelter after multiple used needles were found on the playground of Joslin Elementary, AISD has won a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 10, which mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and a mass shooting occurred at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just you, traffic has indeed gotten worse since AISD went back to school this week. But the congestion on the roadways isn't the only thing changing this school year. Starting September 1, two new Texas laws will go into effect – one that bans cell phones during school hours and one (currently temporarily blocked by a federal judge) that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments. On this week's Friday News Roundup, the City Cast Austin team breaks down these new school rules. Plus, now that the redistricting map is moving forward, Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he won't be seeking reelection if the map is upheld by the courts. The team discusses what shifts are expected for Austin's districts and also, why taxpayers might foot the flood recovery bill.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Plus, we're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Austin swag. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Mark, Melynda, and Brad Swail discuss AISD's new policy of banning phones in the classroom, Gen Z not paying for dating, and new updates on the National Guard in Washington D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharyn and our panel of advocates, Nikkie, Nadia, and Lisa, share their takeaways from AISD's recent consolidation workshops: pleasant surprise, wat was missing, and they they way to see in the final plan.

Sharyn and Cuitlahuac discuss why the leadership in Austin ISD cannot articulate a clear academic vision, whether it be pedagogical curriculum and instruction, or a baseline of offerings and programs that every parent can expect at any AISD school, as trustees vote to approve a budget, turnaround plans, and get an update on consolidations and closures.

The AISD has submitted its turnaround plan for some of its failing schools to prevent the Texas Education Agency from taking over the entire district, the controversial Sunrise homeless center in south Austin is getting closer to finding a new location and Texas Governor Greg Abbott remains confident that the 10 Commandments bill that recently passed will survive a legal challenge from the ACLU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mark, Melynda & Ed talk about Iran, Supreme Court decisions, and AISD to try and improve middle schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour four of today's show, Mark and Melynda discuss issues with attendance in public schools, Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn, and AISD's vote on what will happen with a middle school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the show, Mark and Melynda talk about possible job cuts within AISD, a hit-and-run in Houston, the Mayor L.A. bashing President Trump, and an inflation report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we were to grade Austin Independent School District's paper right now, they'd probably get a B — could be better, but certainly could be a lot worse. After getting repeated “F's,” three AISD middle schools are being forced to shape up, in a year that the school district's budget has shrunk to deficit level. But now that state lawmakers have funneled $8.5 billion into public schools, increasing the basic student allotment and giving teachers raises, will AISD be able to balance its books? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Austin American-Statesman reporter Keri Heath to discuss it all, including other education-related bills passed by the Texas Legislature.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 10th episode: Tecovas XOXO Downtown Austin Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Grindr is being sued and we discuss the status of AISD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin's Public Safety Commission is pushing the city council to vote against extending the use of license plate readers by the police department, AISD officials are scrambling to finalize a turnaround plan for three failing campuses by the end of the month and the most controversial piece of legislation that remains unresolved as the Texas Legislature adjourns for the next two years is leaving some business owners in the state uncertain of their futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour three, Mark & Melynda talk about the approval of DOGE cuts, a girl who was attacked by her ex-boyfriend, and will there be an AISD beginning the consolidation of schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AISD will move forward with closing down schools to consolidate campuses amid a budget deficit, the City of Austin is expected to put new rules in place against e-scooter rental companies and Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pushing lawmakers to pass bail reform this session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trio is out today, but we have Kenny Rahmeyer and Brad Swail for today's show. The duo discuss President Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, AISD's horrible school performances, the Texas House passing a bill to eliminate STAAR testing, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple teenagers in the Austin area have been arrested for various charges of grand theft auto, unlawful possession of a gun and evading arrest, AISD held a meeting related to another of its failing schools and how to fix it and the Texas House has approved a bill that would eliminate tests like the STAAR test in public schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark, Melynda and Ed discuss Biden's Gaza pier being a disaster, Rick Caruso calling LA's rebuilding after the fires a failure, a former AISD elementary teacher charged with child pornography, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple senior level employees have left their positions with SXSW, early voting in Central Texas begins on Saturday for a number of elections, propositions & bond proposals and a "Save Dobie" rally was held over the weekend where AISD officials pushed back on the idea of closing Dobie to prevent a state takeover of the school district.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue to discuss the Supreme Court parental rights case and AISD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AISD officials continue to blame the state for poor results and the possible closing of Dobie Middle School, the Austin City Council is expected to approve the purchase of an office building for $26 million and Travis County officials report a 36% drop in fentanyl deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Austin City Council has passed amendments to the city building code including the allowance of single staircase apartment complexes and the requirement of AC units in every dwelling, parents are speaking out against the possible closure of Dobie Middle School in AISD and legislation is being filed to allow guns on the Texas State Fair grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of today's show, Mark & Melynda discuss RFK Jr.'s comments about pharmaceutical advertisements, AISD enrollment decreasing, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two, Mark, Melynda and Ed talk about changes to AISD bus routes next school year, whether or not APD should keep using license plate readers, and the study has come back on if Austin should/shouldn't burry powerlines and if it's financially do-able.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trustee Candace Hunter rejoins the podcast with Sharyn and Cuitlahuac to talk about how well Austin ISD is meeting literacy goals for its students and engaging student families. Trustee Hunter also updates us on looming budget cuts and how she and the rest of the board deals with the TEA monitor and Lone Star Compliance is

State lawmakers are trying to put guardrails on the use of A.I. and deepfake images, an AISD elementary school teacher is alleged to have been found in possession of child pornography and APD has opened Sixth Street to traffic during SXSW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the show, Mark and Melynda talk about AISD putting cameras on all of their school busses, Space X tasked to look into the air-traffic control in D.C., and what needs to be done about the bad behavior in schools these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharyn Vane and Cuitlahuac Guerra discuss the Austin ISD Board Information Session from Thursday February 13, 2025 where the district informed trustees of an even bigger budget deficit than anticipated as well as highlighting how well secondary students are performing on the Texas Success Initiative. Sharyn and Cuitlahuac also talk about how the TEA monitor and Lone Star Governance / compliance is affecting board meetings.

In hour three, Mark and Melynda talk about swing voters having "buyers remorse" when it comes to voting for Trump and AISD putting stop-sign cameras on school busses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of today's show, Mark and Melynda talk about AISD wanting to put cameras in their school busses as well as conversation about how the Democrats aren't happy with DOGE and Elon MuskSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two, Mark, Melynda and Ed talk about Greg Casar saying DOGE savings are going to Elon Musk, surveillance of cartel's in Mexico, and AISD complaining about Texas' "Robinhood" program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour three, Mark and Melynda talk about the problem of bullying in AISD and Trump trying to stop transgender surgeries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ECHO is seeking hundreds of more volunteers to assist with their annual counting of the homeless population in Austin, some AISD parents are reporting they haven't seen any results from the $2.4 billion bond package they approved for facilities upgrades and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has filed a school choice bill at the national level that emulates the fight for school choice in the Texas Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Explore the evolving landscape of student transportation with insights from Kris Hafezizadeh, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience at Austin Independent School District. Kris delves into the unique challenges facing school transportation today—from cost disparities to complex logistical issues—while sharing a forward-looking vision that prioritizes safety and embraces the shift toward electric school buses. Send us a textSupport the show

The largest public education system in Central Texas, the Austin Independent School District, educates 81% of Austin-area students and is the seventh-largest employer in the area. But why is it operating with a $78 million budget deficit, and what can the district do to climb out of their financial hole? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Superintendent Matias Segura — himself a product of AISD schools — to talk all things budget, back to school, and his goals for the district's future.  We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On Episode 43 (and yes it is 43 no matter what we claim in the podcast), we have a fantastic conversation with Aledo ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan Bohn. We discuss her history and background and the challenges she found when she arrived at AISD. We also get into all of the things that make Aledo schools special and exceptional, plus the current challenges facing the district. We also get to know her a little better - what she does in her (minimal) free time and how she deals with the stress of the job. Thanks Dr. Bohn for the chat!

More serious talk by unserious people on this episode. First, Joe is really lobbying for that Dad of the Year award so we get a play-by-play recap of Joe's trip to an anime convention - in costume. We discuss unhappy husbands and the wives that make them that way as well as the saddest, most Ft. Worth Christmas song of them all.Then, we're joined by Aledo mom, former AISD teacher, and current Community Outreach Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries - Kim McCluer. She tells about her family's very personal journey through addiction + recovery and explains how Hope is Alive helped them and continues to help others.

On this week's podcast we wrap up Homecoming with highlights from the week, discuss the early release on Friday and what the AISD school board members will be doing this week at their conference.

Check out this 45th episode of BoomATX to hear Glenn sit down with long time Austin staple in the pest control and home services world, Bobby Jenkins!  Bobby is a proud Aggie, comes from and has continued on with a long lineage of Aggies and won the lottery by getting the Aggie territory in the friendly sibling rivalry that is the ABC Home & Commercial Services Texas empire!Bobby is a staple on the Austin airwaves for decades with as the owner and commercial spokesman for the ABC family business and continues to grow the company for the next generation of Aggies but Bobby doesn't stop there....Bobby help found and continues to play a big role at the Chamber of Commerce with Austin Gives which encourages corporate philanthropy and donation of 1% of company earnings thru time, talent and treasure donations.  Austin Gives is excited to partner with Silicon Valley based Pledge 1% as they look to encourage new tech companies in town to take the pledge!Bobby not only employs over 800 people offering a wide variety of services including pest and termite control, lawn care and mowing, landscaping and irrigation, tree trimming, air conditioning and heating, plumbing and electrical, pool cleaning and repair, handyman services, window cleaning and power washing, and appliance repair, but he is also incredibly active in so many aspects of the Austin community he calls home.Bobby was named the 2017 Austinite of the Year as well as served as past chair of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and past chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. He is a past president of both the Texas and National Pest Management Associations and a past chair of the Better Business Bureau, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and the Alzheimer's Association. Bobby currently serves on the Agricultural Development Council and Mays Business School Development Council at Texas A&M University. He is a past chair for Caritas of Austin and has served as a tri-chair for the bond oversight committee with AISD. He the past chair and current board member of the American Heart Association and has served as the co-chair for the Heart Walk.  Bobby is a past co-chair for the United Way Annual Campaign and current United Way board member.  Bobby and his family created the Moss Pieratt Foundation after the tragic loss of their grandson, one-year-old John “Moss” Pieratt, Jr., from a condition known as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). During the summer of 2017, Bobby and his two brothers held a nationwide fundraiser and awareness builder by riding bikes over 52 days and 3,500 miles, from Seattle, Washington to New York City and are currently planning a similar ride again to raise funds and awareness for this issue so dear to their family.Give this episode a listen to learn more about this great Aggie Austinite, listen for his great jingle on the airwaves, give him a call whenever need some help around the house and plan on seeing him at his ABC Kite festival next summer in Zilker Park!BoomATX - Interesting Austinites Doing Interesting Things!

(Watch this conversation on Vimeo or on Twitter!) Joseph Smith is a former teacher at Bowie High School in AISD. He shares his experiences educating in the system with CRT, Gender Theory, and much more. Joseph's references from the show: Is American Education Broken? with Deb Filman The Reason We Learn Presents live with Josh Daws Why Gender Matters, by Leonard Sax _____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Welcome to Episode 205! Bingham Group Associate's Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: Texas Legislature reaches deal for property tax cuts → https://www.kxan.com/news/18-billion-deal-reached-texans-to-get-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-states-history/ City of Austin ends APD-DPS partnership after community backlash and an alarming incident over the weekend → https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2023-07-12/dps-partnership-suspended-after-trooper-pulls-gun-on-10-year-old/?mc_cid=550f489b4c&mc_eid=4f22e5507c City Boards and Commissions recommend Telework policy for city employees → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/environmental-boards-push-for-telework-policy-for-city-employees/ Local organizations call for quicker turnaround on Land Development Code Amendments → https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/07/12/austin-development-review-reform.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AU&ana=e_AU_me&j=32057140&senddate=2023-07-12 All 32 City of Austin pools are open after several years of staffing issues → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/after-years-of-staffing-woes-austin-finally-hires-enough-lifeguards-by-start-of-swim-season/ Some AustinISD Teachers were paid $2000 in error and must pay that back to AISD → https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/education/2023/07/07/austin-isd-teachers-must-pay-back-2k-stipend-after-district-processing-error/ EPISODE 204 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

A good construction contract is not a silver bullet for all customer disputes, but setting clear expectations can help all parties work towards an agreed-upon outcome. "As a contractor, we're going to be held accountable for what we can prove at that time not necessarily what we actually did. The simpler the better, or the more understood the better." - Bebo Crain As we continue to wrap up our discussion regarding Robert Jordan Construction (RJC) versus the Arlington Independent School District (AISD), one of the key questions during litigation was whether the two parties ever executed a contract. For Episode 98 of The DYOJO Podcast, we will review elements of construction contracts, including: RJC's claims vs. AISD's fact sheet Mutual assent and the meeting of the minds A clearly agreed-upon scope and cost of work Keeping things simple as a construction professional IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Recap of RJC vs. AISD 4:40 The timeline of events in this case with Bebo Crain 8:50 The initial estimate for services 11:24 What is a large loss with Jim Thompson 20:20 The simpler the better and contracts with Ed Cross 29:45 Do you know what you're doing? 36:39 Closing thoughts with Bebo Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a professional certification and standard-development non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Advocate Claim Service was founded to provide policyholders, brokers, and attorneys with a dedicated claim professional to develop a comprehensive claim presentation strategy. Read David Princeton's column, Dear David, in C&R Magazine. The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Convention and Industry Expo is the industry's premier event designed to bring together restoration and reconstruction professionals and vendors for networking, education, and discussing the latest industry trends. You won't want to miss this event on April 24-26, 2023 in at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida. Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, shares his two decades of professional experience to help anyone involved with, or interested in, the art of estimating to shorten their DANG learning curve for improvement. How To Suck Less At Estimating: Habits For Better Project Outcomes. Theme Music - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX

Episode 227: Tuesdays with Tes & #HookEm Football, Installment #20Honest Air Conditioning and Plumbing and Jim Saxton, State Farm AgentIs the glass half full or half empty regarding the Dallas Cowboys?Get 20% OFF @Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MANCAVE20 at http://MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpodIt was an improvement by the Dallas Cowboys finishing 12-5 and a win in the wildcard playoff round. But, exiting the postseason in back-to-back seasons against the San Francisco 49ers.Endless debate about Dak Prescott's future as QB1. Should Mike McCarthy be retained as the head coach and hire Sean Payton? And, will Zeke Elliott be on the roster next season?Here's an educated guess:Mike McCarthy remaining as HC 80%Dak as QB1 90%Zeke a Cowboy in 2023 40% (but, if he agrees to take a pay cut, 80%)Cowboys' kicker, Brett Maher was the subject of some Tweets including one from the Governor of Texas.RBI Austin's record fundraising night.Austin's own Jahmal Fenner who was once an AISD football great and coached LBJ Jaguars Athletics to the state football title game was hired by Steve Sarkisian as the Texas Longhorns' Director of High School Relations.And, Nick Saban driving by his wife's high school boyfriend's filling station is the Tik Tokking in the Man Cave.Tell Me Something Good: Less than a week away from Tes's B-DAY!Wish Tes a Happy B-DAY!!#dallascowboys #dakprescott #TexasLonghorns #NickSaban #JahmalFennerSupport the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

A conversation with Mary Bralley, the president of Los Barrios de Amarillo and a longtime marketing, public relations and business development professional. Bralley shares with host Jason Boyett about her early days as a single mother living in poverty, as well as the steps she took to receive help, gain stability, improve her education and become more involved in the community. In addition to her work with Los Barrios, her early struggles gave way to positions of influence, including service on the AISD school board and a variety of local nonprofits and foundations. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative, Discover Amarillo, and Jimmy John's.

Probably the MOST important episode we've ever done. Your hosts (minus two) interview the co-chairs of the Aledo Growth Committee about the plans to handle the rapid growth in AISD. If you pay taxes in Aledo, you'll want to listen.

This week Reagan talks about falling down and her new business venture that everyone needs to use when returning the goat shoes that they didn't order. We discuss one of the most successful songwriters that you've probably never heard of, but most importantly, we chat with the sweet and lovely Ann Grace. Ann is a lifelong Aledo resident and longtime employee of AISD. She gives us lots of detail about how things have changed in Aledo since the 1950s.

Tune in as Candy shares our statement and stance on the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, hear details on the latest curriculum being introduced at AISD, and the latest on 13|30! 

We discuss Emily's first time getting a professional massage, why Jason's house is full of flies, and our Daily Draft of comedic actors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.