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Matt Stiles covered government and politics for the Tribune, with a focus on data journalism, from 2009 to 2011. He oversaw and developed the Tribune’s library of web applications and interactive graphics. Previously, he was a government reporter at the Houston Chronicle. While there, he won the newspaper’s Jesse Award for service journalism and beat reporting and was its reporter of the year in 2007. Before joining the Chronicle, Stiles worked as a reporter for nearly four years at The Dallas Morning News.
Next month Houston voters will select a new mayor for the first time in six years, replacing the term-limited Bill White. The two remaining candidates discuss their paths to victory. Full Story
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Former Houston City Attorney Gene Locke said his "track record of getting things done" is the reason the city's voters should select him in next month's mayoral runoff. Full Story
Houston City Controller Annise Parker says she's confident voters in the state's largest city will select her as mayor in next month's runoff election. Full Story
Long story short: It's a nightmare. Full Story
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On an election day notable for its lack of civic activity, Houston voters sent two of their mayoral candidates to a runoff next month, and Texas voters approved all eleven proposed amendments to the state constitution. Full Story
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It could be a late night for the candidates in the Houston mayoral election, if early voting results are any guide. Full Story
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State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh's decision not to run for reelection in 2010 sets the stage for Democratic showdowns among El Paso politicos. Full Story
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Learn more about our data. Full Story
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We've created "On the Records" to help you explore these databases and records — and the visualizations, mashups and stories that use them. Full Story
On the day Gov. Rick Perry removed three forensic science commissioners, citing their expired terms, at least 100 appointees whose time was also up remained in their jobs. Full Story
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