Past Contributions

• With Prices Stabilizing, Texas Adds to Oil Rig Count

  By Jim Malewitz, Madeline Conway and Abby Livingston July 28, 2016

  Also, a new outreach campaign is launched on the "Healthy Texas Women" program and a state representative seizes on the Pokémon Go craze to get out the vote. Full Story 

• The Brief: Panel Doesn’t Recommend Scrapping STAAR Tests

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 28, 2016

  The panel will present a final report with non-binding recommendations on what do with the controversial student assessments in time for next year's legislative session. Full Story 

• Evoking Charles Whitman: The UT Tower Shooting in Film

  By Madeline Conway and Rodney Gibbs July 28, 2016

  The University of Texas Tower shooting was a first of its kind. Here’s how the tragedy has been depicted in film and TV. Full Story 

• The Brief: Women Take the Stage for Clinton

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 27, 2016

  From the daughter of a former governor to the mother of Sandra Bland, some big Texas connections were on display at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night. Full Story 

• TWJ: "Bitter Waters: The Struggles of the Pecos River"

  By Madeline Conway July 26, 2016

  A new book walks through the forces that have shaped the iconic Pecos River that might be better described as "one of the most misunderstood and mistreated rivers in the Lone Star State." Full Story 

• The Q&A: David Todd

  By Madeline Conway July 26, 2016

  In this week's Q&A, we interview David Todd, the executive director of the Conservation History Association of Texas. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 27, 2016

  By Madeline Conway July 26, 2016

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Tide. Full Story 

• The Water Calendar

  By Madeline Conway July 26, 2016

  Key meetings and events over the coming weeks. Full Story 

• The Brief: The UT Tower Shooting and "Good Guys With Guns"

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 26, 2016

  The Tribune's Mattthew Watkins takes an in-depth look at a daring decision made by an armed civilian on that day nearly 50 years ago and its implications for his life and on today's campus carry debate. Full Story 

• The Brief: Democrats Head to Philadelphia for Convention

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 25, 2016

  Texas Democrats join the festivities after having one of their own, U.S. Housing Secretary Julián Castro, passed over for vice president. Full Story