Tom Price confirmed for health and human services post
On Feb. 10, the U.S. Senate confirmed Tom Price as the 23rd secretary of health and human services, paving the way for a sustained effort to roll back the Affordable Care Act. 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: The Texas Tribune presents Sold Out
More than a decade’s worth of initiatives — empty laws and hollow programs — have failed to protect Texas' most vulnerable youth from being trafficked for sex. Today, The Texas Tribune launches Sold Out. Full Story
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Reports of immigration raids whip across Texas, but details are sparse
Immigrant communities in Texas and nationwide are swirling with reports of large-scale immigration enforcement by federal agents, but so far details are scant and ICE says its activities are routine. Full Story
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The Brief: Missing elections yet? 2018 is already getting started
Some of the state's most high-profile Democrats met earlier this year in Austin to begin planning the 2018 midterm races. Here's what you need to know. Full Story
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Religious leaders turn to debate over Texas "bathroom bill"
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick huddled with pastors at an Austin church Thursday to discuss the proposed "bathroom bill," other religious leaders organized at another church nearby to decry it as discriminatory. Full Story
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![Rev. S. David Wynn of Fort Worth, who identifies as a transgender male, speaks at a press conference of the Texas Believes coalition on Feb. 9, 2017. Wynn and other falth leaders from around the state gathered in Austin to help combat anti-LGBT discrimination bills proposed in the 85th Legislature.]()
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Lawmakers mull their strategies as another abortion battle looms
Texas Democrats and abortion rights advocates are strategizing amid mounting worries over what the GOP-led Legislature and federal lawmakers may do in the coming months to further restrict access to the procedure. Full Story
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The Brief: Here's what's next for "sanctuary cities"
In a 20-11 party line vote, the Senate preliminary approved legislation Tuesday night that would ban sanctuary cities in the state. Full Story
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The Q&A: Greg Wukasch
In this week's Q&A, we interview Greg Wukasch, external relations manager for the San Antonio Water System. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Feb. 8, 2017
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Where the Water Goes. Full Story
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The Water Calendar
Key meetings and events over the coming weeks. Full Story
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