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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.
The Senate State Affairs Committee greenlighted a bill to the full Senate Thursday that would end the state’s practice of collecting dues for certain public employee unions through automatic payroll deductions. Full Story
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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is taking up three abortion-related bills today. Here's what you need to know. Full Story
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Nearly 60 percent of Texas public school districts used an abstinence-only sexual education curriculum, and a quarter taught no sex education at all, according to a study released Tuesday from the Texas Freedom Network. Full Story
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In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Vaccine Race. Full Story
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Three-dimensional printing is now the cutting edge in health care, helping doctors visualize and prepare for difficult surgeries. Full Story
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug for all patients with child onset muscular dystrophy, serving as the first of its kind. Full Story
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Many women who are at high risk for breast cancer aren't getting genetic tests because doctors don’t recommend it, a new study found. Full Story
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Joseph Lamelas, associate chief of cardiac surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Full Story
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The winter flu is considered “widespread’’ in 43 states, and experts say it is the deadliest season in at least six years. Full Story
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Dallas residents living south of downtown have higher poverty rates and more stressors than those in the north, but less access to mental health resources. Full Story
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