Past Contributions

• Study: Doctors Who Order More Tests Face Less Liability

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 9, 2015

  New research shows that doctors who ordered more tests on hospitalized patients faced lower risk of being sued. Full Story 

• The Brief: Nov. 9, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Nov. 9, 2015

  An investigator looking into the attack Friday night on Travis County District Judge Julie Kocurek said on Sunday that her attacker was trying to murder her. Full Story 

• Otto: Last Two Primary Seasons Have Not Been Fun

  By Aman Batheja, Eleanor Dearman and Patrick Svitek Nov. 5, 2015

  Also, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warns the Houston mayor not to try to revive the defeated HERO. Full Story 

• Ozzy Osbourne Visits the Capitol, Issues Alamo Apology

  By Madlin Mekelburg and Eleanor Dearman Nov. 5, 2015

  The heavy metal singer was in Texas to collect material for his new History Channel show. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Nov. 4, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 3, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights A Naturalist Goes Fishing. Full Story 

• Audit Finds Fire Safety Concerns at Texas School for the Deaf

  By Eleanor Dearman Nov. 3, 2015

  At the historic Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, strobe lights are supposed to flash in case of fire. But in some places on campus, those visual alarms do not work, according to a state audit report released Tuesday. Full Story 

• The Brief: Oct. 30, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Oct. 30, 2015

  Ted Cruz's debate performance earned him good reviews and, more importantly, fueled $1.1 million in fundraising in the hours after the debate. But he still has ground to make up on the frontrunners. Full Story 

• The Brief: Oct. 29, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2015

  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz walked away from Wednesday's GOP presidential debate in Boulder, Colo., having created one of the evening's signature moments when he took on debate moderators for their choice of questions. Full Story 

• New Teachers Struggle, Find Support in Mentors

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  Teacher turnover is a reality of U.S. education, where one in 10 teachers quit after their first year. Veteran teachers who offer mentorship and empathy can help younger peers facing disillusionment. Full Story 

• Event: A Symposium on Higher Education

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  The Texas Tribune is pleased to present a daylong symposium, in partnership with Baylor University, on higher education in Texas. Full Story