Past Contributions

• Connected Medicine Improving Health Care Access, Data

  By Polo Rocha July 6, 2015

  Connected medicine is helping doctors reach patients online in distant locations and helping them keep track of patient health data collected through devices like smartphones. Full Story 

• Opinion: Health Care Costs Outpacing Inflation

  By Polo Rocha July 6, 2015

  A look at the latest numbers show the rise in health care costs continues to outpace inflation, with the 2015 numbers so far showing a large difference between the two. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 6, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 6, 2015

  With same-sex marriage now legalized, conservative lawyers are beginning to prepare defenses for government employees who refuse to marry same-sex couples due to their religious objections. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 3, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 3, 2015

  Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent actions opposing same-sex marriage were just another example of how he's become a hero among social conservatives who helped elect him. Full Story 

• Gay Marriage Ruling Might Mobilize Voters on Both Sides

  By Polo Rocha July 2, 2015

  Political consultants on both sides say same-sex marriage and religious liberty issues will play a significant role as electoral races develop — beyond just giving candidates a way to boost campaign coffers. Full Story 

• Cruz Camp Reports Raising Up to $10M in Three Months

  By John Reynolds, Patrick Svitek and Polo Rocha July 2, 2015

  Also, a state lawmaker calls for special session on marriage licenses, and Rick Perry calls on the power of Hot Pockets in his latest fundraising appeal. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 2, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 2, 2015

  A special prosecutor said Wednesday that he's bringing evidence to a grand jury to get first-degree felony fraud charges against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 1, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 1, 2015

  Texas public employees' same-sex spouses can begin enrolling for benefits today after last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriages. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 1, 2015

  By Polo Rocha June 30, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Steve DiMarco

  By Polo Rocha June 30, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Steve DiMarco, a professor of oceanography at Texas A&M University. Full Story