Past Contributions

• Author Lawrence Wright considered running for Texas governor

  By Bobby Blanchard May 10, 2018

  Wright said he was ultimately overruled by his family. He also acknowledged that it would've been an uphill battle. Full Story 

• Texas students are taking the STAAR tests this week. Take our quiz to see how you'd fare.

  By Alex Samuels and Bobby Blanchard April 11, 2018

  Students across Texas are taking state standardized tests this week. Take some of the tests' most difficult questions to see if you'd pass. Full Story 

• Texas college students: How have rising tuition costs changed the way you live?

  By Shannon Najmabadi and Bobby Blanchard April 10, 2018

  To plug a growing gap in their finances, students are making lifestyle sacrifices. We want to hear about how tuition has changed the way you live. Full Story 

• Police say the suspect in the Austin bombing attacks is dead

  By Bobby Blanchard, Alex Samuels and Patrick Svitek Updated: March 21, 2018

  Authorities have identified the man as Pflugerville resident Mark A. Conditt. They say he died Wednesday in one of his own bomb blasts as they were trying to arrest him. Full Story 

• Fifth Texas package explosion reported outside of San Antonio

  By Bobby Blanchard and Alex Samuels Updated: March 20, 2018

  A fifth package has exploded in Texas outside of San Antonio. Federal officials say the explosion is likely linked to the "serial bomber" that has been planting packages in Austin. Full Story 

• We spoke with Texas college Republicans about the future of the GOP

  By Bobby Blanchard Updated: March 9, 2018

  At a time when Texas Republicans are experiencing infighting like never before, The Texas Tribune chatted with the future leaders of the party about where the GOP is headed. Full Story 

• Livestream: Watch our Texas 2018 primary election news desk

  By Bobby Blanchard and Alana Rocha March 6, 2018

  Texas Tribune social media manager Bobby Blanchard and multimedia reporter Alana Rocha will interview reporters about election results and take voter questions as the Texas primary results roll in. Full Story 

• Political Pick'em: Can you guess who will win these Texas primaries?

  By Bobby Blanchard and Rebecca Quarls Feb. 20, 2018

  The Texas Tribune is excited to present its first Political Pick'em contest. We've selected 15 competitive Texas primaries and we want you to pick the candidates who you think will get the most votes on election night. Full Story 

• Indictment says Russians communicated with a person affiliated with a Texas grassroots group during the 2016 election

  By Bobby Blanchard Updated: Feb. 16, 2018

  Russian nationals posing as U.S. citizens communicated with someone "affiliated with a Texas-based grassroots organization" during attempts to disrupt the 2016 election, according to a new federal indictment by the U.S. special prosecutor. Full Story 

• Hot or not? Hear Ross Ramsey break down his must-watch Texas primary races (podcast)

  By Bobby Blanchard, Ross Ramsey and Todd Wiseman Feb. 15, 2018

  Listen to Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey explain his Hotlist of dramatic and competitive primary races across the state while taking reader questions. Full Story