Cassandra Pollock

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.

Past Contributions

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Red meat may pose health risk to men

By Cassandra Pollock Jan. 16, 2017

Men who eat a lot of red meat seem most likely to develop a painful colon condition, according to a new study. Full Story

Credit: John Jordan
The Bookshelf: Jan. 17, 2017

By John Reynolds and Cassandra Pollock Jan. 16, 2017

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights No One Cares About Crazy People. Full Story
Lab discovery may point way to control excessive drinking

By Cassandra Pollock Jan. 16, 2017

Researchers have discovered a gene variant which controls the desire to drink alcohol, potentially leading to a treatment or cure for binge drinking and alcoholism. Full Story

Credit: Afshin Darian
Cigna, CVS bolster EpiPen rivals

By Cassandra Pollock Jan. 16, 2017

Cigna has stopped coverage for $600 EpiPens and CVS Pharmacy has dramatically lowered prices for a competing device with a different brand name. Full Story

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The Brief: Who will pay for criminal justice reform in Texas?

By Bobby Blanchard and Cassandra Pollock Jan. 16, 2017

A big question remains for lawmakers as they start the session: If the state is going to reform how county jails address mental health, who is going to pay for those changes in a tight budget year? Full Story

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