Past Contributions

• TribCast: Texas rushes to get more residents vaccinated

  By Matthew Watkins, Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn April 8, 2021

  On this week's Tribcast, Matthew talks to Karen, Patrick and Ross about the race to reach herd immunity in Texas and the early maneuverings in the 2022 election cycle. Full Story 

• It will take more than a pandemic to stop Tim League and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: “I’m going to fight like hell”

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman April 3, 2021

  Although the iconic theater chain is facing bankruptcy, League is optimistic about the future of his Texas-born business. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast. Full Story 

• TribCast: Texas Legislature considers voting restrictions

  By Matthew Watkins and Justin Dehn April 2, 2021

  On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa, Patrick and Kate about proposed new restrictions on voting being considered in the Texas Legislature and more news on “The Eyes of Texas.” Full Story 

• COVID vaccine brings home health worker some hard-fought stress relief

  By Alana Rocha, Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn March 27, 2021

  Nancy Gallegos says she’s endured debilitating job stress, but the San Antonio nurse has managed to find a few silver linings during the pandemic. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast. Full Story 

• TribCast: Texas' top three Republican leaders splinter over electricity repricing

  By Patrick Svitek and Justin Dehn March 17, 2021

  On this week's episode, Patrick speaks with Ross, Cassi and Alexa about state leaders' disagreements over electricity repricing after the winter weather crisis. Full Story 

• As racist attacks on Asian Americans rise in the U.S., one Houston man continues to support his community

  By Alana Rocha, Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn March 13, 2021

  In cities with diverse populations, people of Asian descent say they continue to be encouraged to help their fellow Texans weather the health crisis. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast. Full Story 

• TribCast: Lawmakers look to limit Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency powers as Texas' mask order is lifted

  By Matthew Watkins and Justin Dehn March 10, 2021

  On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Ross, Cassi and Kate about the Texas Legislature's move to limit Gov. Greg Abbott's power during a pandemic. They also discuss the University of Texas at Austin's report on "The Eyes of Texas." Full Story 

• A year into the pandemic, many Texans still struggling financially and emotionally

  By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman March 6, 2021

  Monica Jimenez is still weathering the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic that started with her husband losing his oil field job. But the Brownfield native says she’s managed to find a few bright spots along the way. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast. Full Story 

• Watch: Texas farmers start to replant after winter freeze left "total devastation"

  By Todd Wiseman, Justin Dehn and Jackson Barton March 5, 2021

  Johnson’s Backyard Garden, an organic farm near Austin, lost almost its entire crop during February's devastating winter storm. Full Story 

• TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters analyze how Texans feel about vaccines, elections and police

  By Justin Dehn and Ross Ramsey March 4, 2021

  In this edition of the TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll and what voters are thinking about vaccines, elections, police and the ongoing pandemic. Full Story