Governor activates full Texas National Guard as Harvey rescue efforts continue
Nearly three days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, more statewide resources are being deployed to address rescue efforts in Southeast Texas. Full Story
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Cassandra Pollock
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Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
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The Brief: Harvey isn't done with Texas
Hurricane Harvey walloped Texas over the weekend — and it doesn't appear to be over yet. Full Story
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The Brief: We got another redistricting ruling. And a hurricane's on the way.
Brace yourselves this weekend, Texans — Hurricane Harvey is coming, and it doesn't show signs of slowing down. Full Story
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How Texas prepared for Hurricane Harvey
After making landfall, Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a Category 3, with winds of up to 125 miles per hour, at 1 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service reported. Full Story
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The Brief: Texas loses yet another voting rights battle in court
The state has spent millions of dollars defending its voter ID laws — and so far, it hasn't won a single round. Full Story
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![During the first week of early voting for the 2016 presidential elections, civil rights lawyers took issue with this sign outside of a polling place in Cuero. It did not mention options for casting a ballot without photo ID.]()
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The Brief: Battle lines are (curiously) drawn in Texas' redistricting fight
The Texas Legislature isn't likely coming back for an overtime round in Austin anytime soon — at least not to draw a new congressional map. But what does that mean for one of the most gerrymandered districts in the country? Full Story
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The Brief: While you slept, UT-Austin began removing Confederate statues
As you drifted off to sleep last night, the University of Texas at Austin began removing multiple Confederate statues on campus. Full Story
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The Brief: Get ready for the latest in Texas' redistricting battle today
With a 29-day special session in the rearview mirror, we should find out today whether the Texas Legislature is coming back for more — but this time, to draw a new congressional map for the state ahead of 2018 elections. Full Story
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U.S. Education Secretary says she should have decried racism more
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos distanced herself from remarks she made about historically black colleges pioneering school school. Full Story
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The Q&A: Diego Román
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Diego Román, an assistant professor in teaching and learning at Southern Methodist University. Full Story
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