Past Contributions

• The Bookshelf: Sept. 29, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 28, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Brain Storms. Full Story 

• The Brief: Sept. 28, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Sept. 28, 2015

  An update on a legal challenge to a state policy that might result in Texas-born children being denied citizenship, a fuller portrait of the Irving teen who made the infamous homemade clock and a profile of Tea Party leader Julie McCarty. Full Story 

• Female Lawmakers Talk Inequality in the Capitol

  By Eleanor Dearman and Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 24, 2015

  Female lawmakers make up about 20 percent of both Texas legislative chambers. In a state where women and men make up an almost equal portion of the population, the lack of female voices in the Capitol raises questions. Full Story 

• State, Breeders Clash Over Fatal Deer Disease

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 24, 2015

  When a fatal, incurable disease was found among deer at a Medina County breeding facility, state wildlife officials moved quickly to limit its reach. But breeders say the state's cure might be worse than the disease, and some are threatening to sue. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Sept. 23, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 22, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Oyster War. Full Story 

• Road From Rita

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 22, 2015

  Check out our seven-part series done in partnership with The Texas Tribune and the Beaumont Enterprise on the "Road From Rita." Full Story 

• The Q&A: Navid Saleh

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 22, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Navid Saleh, an assistant engineering professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story 

• The Brief: Sept. 18, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Sept. 18, 2015

  The pushback continues against last weekend's Houston Chronicle report on George P. Bush missing work for his father's presidential campaign. This time, it's another major Texas daily that is questioning the original analysis. Full Story 

• Sen. Konni Burton Ruffles Feathers With SD-24 Forum

  By Eleanor Dearman Sept. 17, 2015

  The Fort Worth-area lawmaker scheduled the forum before the candidate filing period and without telling the host county's GOP. Full Story 

• The Brief: Sept. 17, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Sept. 17, 2015

  A couple of stories — the GOP presidential debate and the arrest of an Irving teenager for bringing a homemade clock to school — dominated the day on Wednesday. Full Story