Past Contributions

• Glenn Beck, Alex Jones face outrage, ridicule after takes on Clinton

  By Aman Batheja Oct. 12, 2016

  The two conservative Texas pundits are drawing national attention for their markedly different views on the presidential race. Full Story 

• Obama on Dallas Attack: "Justice Will Be Done" (Video)

  By Aman Batheja July 8, 2016

  President Barack Obama made a public statement from Poland early Friday morning, hours after sniper attacks in downtown Dallas had killed at least five police officers. “I believe I speak for every single American when I say that we are horrified over these events,” Obama said. Full Story 

• Texas Valedictorians Draw Attention for Saying They're Undocumented (Video)

  By Aman Batheja June 9, 2016

  In Austin and North Texas, two high school valedictorians are drawing national attention and some ire for publicly identifying themselves as undocumented. Full Story 

• Revisit Our God & Governing Series

  By Aman Batheja April 26, 2016

  Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are expected to attend a prayer rally Tuesday at the state Capitol hosted by Franklin Graham. God & Governing, our award-winning, documentary-style series, explored faith and politics in Texas. Full Story 

• Speaker Straus Delivers Sober-Faced Pep Talk on Budget

  By Aman Batheja and Jim Malewitz April 21, 2016

  Also, state Rep. Larry Gonzales tapped as next chairman of the Sunset Commission and more evidence of the resilient Texas economy. Full Story 

• Texas GOP Chief Names Head of National Nominations Committee

  By Patrick Svitek, Aman Batheja and John Reynolds April 21, 2016

  Also, Dan Patrick is one of seven GOP lieutenant governors making an economic development trip to Israel. Full Story 

• Texas Supreme Court Rules on AgendaWise Cases

  By Aman Batheja April 21, 2016

  Also, Battleground Texas launches effort to engage Latinos in the electoral process and Molly White says she still has concerns about her party primary defeat. Full Story 

• Before Results Come in Tonight, Catch Up with Our Election Coverage

  By Aman Batheja March 1, 2016

  From all of the twists and turns in the presidential race to local fights over the direction of the Texas Legislature, we've never stopped covering this year's primaries. Full Story 

• Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton Lead in Support from Texas Legislature

  By Ben Hasson and Aman Batheja March 1, 2016

  If the Texas Legislature reflects the sentiment of Texas voters, Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Hillary Clinton should do very well in their respective primaries Tuesday. Full Story 

• In Nine Trips to Supreme Court, Ted Cruz Saw Mixed Results

  By Aman Batheja Jan. 24, 2016

  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz belongs to an elite club of lawyers who have repeatedly argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. A closer look at the nine times the Texan argued before the justices shows wins and losses as he challenged legal limits. Full Story