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Alexa Ura reported for The Texas Tribune from 2013 to 2023. She covered the complex dynamics of race, ethnicity, wealth, poverty and power and how they are shaping the future of Texas and Texans, in the long and short term. Alexa started at the Tribune as a reporting intern before graduating from the University of Texas at Austin and joining the staff full time. Originally from Laredo on the Texas-Mexico border, she is a native Spanish speaker and is based in Austin.
George P. Bush, a GOP candidate for land commissioner, said Wednesday that he hoped Texas Republicans in leadership positions would denounce "ignorant statements" regarding Hispanics, even if they're made by fellow Republicans. Full Story
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Fewer government mandates and more choices for parents were among the education reform strategies gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott touted at an event Friday. Full Story
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State Rep. Scott Turner, R-Frisco, said on Friday that he has filed to run for House speaker and will challenge current Speaker Joe Straus. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the Obama administration for a culture of "lawlessness" and renewed his attack on the Affordable Care Act during the Texas Public Policy Foundation's policy orientation Friday morning. Full Story
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The Supreme Court of Texas heard arguments Thursday morning in a case that could determine whether Texas courts can force individuals to remove remarks from the internet if they are found to be false or defamatory. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell, has endorsed Konni Burton, who is campaigning for the Republican nomination for the state Senate seat left open by gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis. Full Story
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The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday morning in an online defamation case that could have far-reaching effects on individual freedom to post online. Full Story
On a White House conference call on Monday, Texas Democrats accused Gov. Rick Perry and other Republican state leaders of impeding implementation of federal health care reform in the state. Full Story
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With a year left to go in Rick Perry's governorship, the future of the Texas Enterprise Fund is unclear. The two front-runners to succeed him have offered mixed messages on the fund in the past. Full Story
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Many Republican officials have pointed to George P. Bush, the odds-on favorite in the 2014 land commissioner's race, as an example that Hispanic candidates are able to win statewide GOP primaries. But several political observers do not see a trend starting. Full Story
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