Past Contributions

• The Brief: Dec. 4, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Dec. 4, 2015

  The presidential campaign of Donald Trump is in the middle of a new challenge, translating the energy seen at large rallies in Dallas and Beaumont into a sustainable candidacy capable of success in the March primary. Full Story 

• Texas Weekly List: Legislative Candidate Filings

  By Madlin Mekelburg, Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Dec. 3, 2015

  A mid-filing period compendium of who's submitted their paperwork so far to get on their respective party primary ballots. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Dec. 2, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 1, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Gold Fame Citrus. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Nov. 26, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 25, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Schools on Trial. Full Story 

• The Brief: Nov. 25, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Nov. 25, 2015

  Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday afternoon that he's traveling to Cuba next week at the head of a trade mission intended to promote trade between Texas and the island nation. Full Story 

• The Brief: Nov. 24, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Nov. 24, 2015

  In the latest development in the standoff between the state government and Planned Parenthood over the future of its involvement in the Medicaid program, the women's health provider filed suit on Monday to stay in the program. Full Story 

• Decline in Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Diagnoses

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 23, 2015

  Two new studies find that fewer men are being screened for prostate cancer and fewer cancers are being diagnosed at an early stage. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Kirk A. Kirksey

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 23, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Kirk A. Kirksey, vice president for Information Resource at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Full Story 

• “White Coat Syndrome” May Mask Signs of Hypertension

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 23, 2015

  Patients who are uncomfortable in a “white lab coat’’ medical setting might have elevated blood pressure during diagnostic testing, leading to treatment that is not really needed. Full Story 

• Study: Many Texas Women May Have Tried Self-induced Abortion

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 23, 2015

  A study by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project estimates 100,000 to 240,000 women aged 18 to 49 in Texas have attempted self-induced abortion, a number the study suggests may be related limited access to abortion providers under House Bill 2 from 2013. Full Story