Fourth Zika case reported in Dallas County
Dallas confirmed its fourth case of the Zika virus for 2017, prompting concern about the illness which was reported in 22 people last year. 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 Bookshelf: March 28, 2017
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Fearless Healing. Full Story
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Could health supplements treat alcoholism?
Research shows certain over-the-counter drugs may be as effective or better than current treatments for people with bipolar disorder who have who have high rates of alcoholism. Full Story
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Senate committee considers adoption legislation
The Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday considered a pair of bills that would allow adult adoptees in the state to more easily access their birth certificates and medical history and would make it easier for adult adoptees and their biological parents to make contact. Full Story
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The Brief: After the Obamacare fight, Ted Poe resigns from Freedom Caucus
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, has resigned from the group that helped derail the American Health Care Act. Full Story
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Baylor scandal sparks effort to end sexual assault statewide
As Baylor University continues grappling with the fallout from a sexual assault scandal, legislators from both parties say what happened at Baylor has sparked a bipartisan effort to address the issue at the state level. Full Story
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The Brief: Texas alcohol regulators know how to party — on taxpayer's dime
Officials from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission spent thousands of taxpayer dollars attending conferences and hotels at fancy resorts. Full Story
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Here's where the 25 House Republicans from Texas stand on the GOP health bill
Most Republicans in the Texas delegation are behind the measure a day before the U.S. House is poised to vote on an overhaul of the Affordable Care Act strongly backed by President Trump. Full Story
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The Brief: Tuition has skyrocketed. Will Texas rein it in?
The Senate Higher Education Committee is considering legislation this morning that would limit tuition increases at public universities in Texas. Full Story
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The Q&A: Carlos Rubinstein
In this week's Q&A, we interview Carlos Rubinstein, chairman of the Texas Water Foundation. Full Story
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