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Emma Platoff was a reporter at the Tribune from 2017 to 2021, most recently covering the law and its intersection with politics. A graduate of Yale University, Emma is the former managing editor of the Yale Daily News.
In his second formal call for the president's impeachment, U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, pledged Wednesday morning that he would force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the president's impeachment by the holidays. Full Story
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Watch the video of our conversation in Austin with state Rep. John Zerwas, a newly announced candidate for speaker of the Texas House. Or check out our recap of the event. Full Story
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Texas has a host of high-profile legal battles in the works, ranging from voting rights to political maps. Full Story
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At our event Friday, state Sen. Charles Perry and state Reps. Dustin Burrows and John Frullo weighed in on the upcoming race for speaker of the Texas House. Watch video of the full event, or check out our recap. Full Story
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Ruth Simmons, a pioneering college administrator and the first black president of an Ivy League university, thought she was done leading colleges after she retired from Brown University. Five years later, she's back to lead Prairie View A&M. Full Story
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Ryan Patrick, who worked as a state district judge until losing a re-election campaign this past November, would become the top federal prosecutor in one of the busiest districts in the country. Full Story
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Dallas ISD has pioneered a localized system of merit pay for teachers. Would it work elsewhere in the state? Read what Superintendent Michael Hinojosa had to say. Full Story
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In this week’s Q&A, we interview Michael Hinojosa, the superintendent of Dallas Independent School District. Full Story
Watch the full video of our event in The Woodlands with two local legislators, state Sen. Brandon Creighton and state Rep. Tom Oliverson. And check out our recap of the conversation. Full Story
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All five living former U.S. presidents gathered at Texas A&M University Saturday night to raise money to benefit the victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Full Story
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