Obama Names New, Polarizing Education Secretary
President Obama chose John B. King Jr. to serve as secretary of the Department of Education. Full Story
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Eleanor Dearman
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Eleanor Dearman is a former reporting fellow. She majored in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. She has also interned for the San Antonio Express-News in its Austin bureau covering Texas politics and contributed to PolitiFact Texas.
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Facebook Helps Expand Reach of Education Software
Started by a group of teachers in California, Facebook engineers have joined efforts to perfect new software that allows teachers to easily customize learning plans based on the academic, emotional and social needs of their students. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 14, 2015
A sustained drop in oil prices has caused a slowdown in drilling and production in Texas, a phenomenon acknowledged by Glenn Hegar, the state's comptroller, on Tuesday. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 13, 2015
Bryan Republican Congressman Bill Flores edged closer on Monday to a run for Speaker of the House, telling the Tribune that he would run if 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan opts not to seek the office. Full Story
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Study: Exercise May Not Be Enough to Prevent Heart Failure
A new study found that people who get the recommended level of exercise per week may not be preventing heart failure, as opposed to heart attack or stroke, to the extent previously believed. Full Story
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Texas Governor’s New Initiative Emphasizes Research
Gov. Greg Abbott’s University Research Initiative represents a shift in tone for state-backed funds designed to spur academic research, including medical research. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Oct. 13, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Soda Politics. Full Story
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The Q&A: Dianna Milewicz
In this week's Q&A, we interview Dianna Milewicz, director of the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 12, 2015
A new poll ahead of next month's mayoral election in Houston continues to have state Rep. Sylvester Turner comfortably at the front of the pack, but the second spot in an expected runoff appears up for grabs. Full Story
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Kirk Watson Steps Down as Leader of Senate Democrats
The Austin Democrat say he's ready "to pass the baton" to the next caucus leader. No word yet on when a successor will be named. Full Story
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