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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.
The controversial election of Donald Trump is being used by many educators to reawaken their students, regardless of their political views, about the importance of civic knowledge and engagement in public affairs. Full Story
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Early childhood programs in North Carolina resulted in higher test scores, a lower chance of being held back a grade and fewer special education placements with benefits lasting at least five years. Full Story
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A new legal filing from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office on Tuesday argued that the state is capable of fixing its foster care system without federal oversight. Full Story
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While this is a familiar concept in Texas, environmentalists and energy efficiency advocates said they hope that state officials can take steps to encourage similar investments in the Lone Star state. Full Story
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While federal funding is never guaranteed, if accepted, the grant would’ve given the state $1 million to purchase an anti-overdose drug. Full Story
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The cost of public higher-education is continually increasing, and the Texas Tribune wants to find out how it's affecting Texas families. Full Story
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Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft left Austin after a bruising fight over city regulation, but the wheels are turning to bring the companies back. Full Story
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The preliminary vote has to be affirmed during a second meeting Friday, where it's likely the book will fall short. Full Story
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Since his victory on Nov. 8, President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on the immigration policies he campaigned on. Full Story
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Collins K. Balcombe, the supervisory programs coordinator for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Full Story
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