Past Contributions

• TribLive: A Conversation With Jerry Patterson

  By Evan Smith Dec. 6, 2013

  Full video of my 12/5 TribLive conversation with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Ethics

  By Evan Smith Dec. 5, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, defended his decision not to release his tax returns and his plan to collect his pension while still a salaried state employee. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Immigration

  By Evan Smith Dec. 5, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, explained where he stands of various aspects of immigration policy, including in-state tuition and the DREAM Act. Full Story 

• TribLive: Patterson on Patrick

  By Evan Smith Dec. 5, 2013

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, accused one of his opponents, state Sen. Dan Patrick, of lying and said he'd be a "disaster" if he won the office. Full Story 

• Hot Seat: A Conversation With Campbell and Isaac

  By Evan Smith Dec. 4, 2013

  At our 12/3 Hot Seat conversation at Texas State University, state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, and state Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, talked about water, transportation, public education and other issues in play in the 83rd session. Full Story 

• TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

  By Evan Smith Nov. 30, 2013

  The best of our best content from Nov. 25-29, 2013. Full Story 

• In First Ad, Rival Hits Carona as "Career Politician"

  By Evan Smith Nov. 29, 2013

  In the first ad of his campaign to unseat state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, businessman Donald Huffines slams the 22-year incumbent for being a "career politician." Full Story 

• TribLive: An Evening With Halperin and Heilemann

  By Evan Smith Nov. 21, 2013

  Full video of my Nov. 18 conversation with veteran political reporters Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, whose new book on the 2012 presidential campaign, Double Down, is already a best-seller. Full Story 

• TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

  By Evan Smith Nov. 16, 2013

  The best of our best content from Nov. 11-14, 2013. Full Story 

• T-Squared: An Attitude of Gratitude

  By Evan Smith Nov. 15, 2013

  It's the final day of our fall pledge drive. If you've renewed your membership or signed up for the first time, thanks so much. We couldn't do it without you and wouldn't want to do it for anyone but you. If you haven't, there's still time! Full Story