The Water Calendar
Key meetings and events over the coming weeks. Full Story
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Alex Samuels
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Alex Samuels was a reporter for The Texas Tribune from 2017 to 2021. She helped with national campaign coverage, wrote stories about the intersection of race and politics in Texas, and covered the hottest political news bubbling out of local communities. She was also one of the primary authors of The Blast, the Tribune’s subscription-only daily newsletter for political insiders. Alex began at the Tribune as a fellow in 2016. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. She originally is from Massachusetts and is the best pingpong player at the Tribune.
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The Q&A: Jacquelyn Duke
In this week's Q&A, we interview Jacquelyn Duke, a riparian researcher at Baylor’s Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research. Full Story
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The Brief: Reproductive rights group sues over fetal remains ruling
The regulation, set to go into effect Dec. 19, will prohibit hospitals, abortion clinics and other health care facilities from disposing of fetal remains in sanitary landfills. Full Story
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The Brief: Trump reportedly taps first Texan for Cabinet position
NBC News reported Saturday that President-elect Donald Trump had allegedly tapped Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. In a tweet Sunday morning, Trump called Tillerson “a world class player and dealmaker.” Full Story
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The Brief: Senator-elect says Patrick’s bathroom bill will focus on schools
Citing conversations with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, state Senator-elect Dawn Buckingham said that Patrick’s bill will not affect businesses and sporting venues. Full Story
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The Brief: State leaders consider binding presidential electors
Such a law would require electors to support the winner of the statewide popular vote — a regulation in 29 states. Full Story
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Sandy Hook parents launch public service campaign
The Sandy Hook Promise, comprised of families who lost children at the Sandy Hook school shooting, has launched a new public service campaign. Full Story
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National survey highlights inequities in education
A new survey of 4,700 public school teachers and principals, released by Scholastic and YouGov, found that public school educators overwhelmingly believe that equity in education should become a national priority. Full Story
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The Q&A: Janice Todd
In this week's Q&A, we interview Janice Todd, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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School report cards not making the grade
Data Quality Campaign, a group that advocates for better use of student information, released the results of a study on education “report cards” developed by states. Full Story
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