Can Petitions Save AISD From a Takeover? Plus, Local Elections and Women’s Basketball
Who will represent Austin’s evolving East Side on city council? That’s the question Austin voters living in District 1 confront during this election. Former District 1 City Council Chief of Staff Eric Byrd tells City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson why this race is one to watch to understand how the city is changing. Plus, will petitions to close two failing middle schools keep the Texas Education Agency from taking over the Austin Independent School District? The Austin Current’s Acacia Coronado has the latest. Last, but definitely not least, Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer breaks down want to expect this season and the growing support for women’s basketball.
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