Past Contributions

• FreedomWorks: Texas Rangers Should Investigate UT-Austin

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 8, 2014

  FreedomWorks, a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of Tea Party-related causes, wants Gov. Rick Perry to call in the Texas Rangers to investigate the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story 

• The Playlist: A Brand New Book

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 6, 2014

  In her forthcoming memoir, state Sen. Wendy Davis talks about the difficulties of her childhood and her political career, among other things. This inspired us to start this week's playlist with "A Brand New Book" by Graham Parker. Full Story 

• DA's Office Will Bring Wallace Hall Case Before Grand Jury Soon

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 4, 2014

  UT System Regent Wallace Hall said Thursday that he was "comfortable" with his actions being investigated by the Travis County district attorney's office, which has confirmed that it will put the case before a grand jury soon. Full Story 

• TribCast: Twitter, Gubernatorial Debates and Lawsuits

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 3, 2014

  Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan discuss Gov. Rick Perry's Twitter account, the battle over the gubernatorial debates, and the recent court rulings on school finance and the state's abortion restrictions. Full Story 

• Abbott Lays Out Full Higher Ed Plan

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 2, 2014

  UPDATED: Implementing outcomes-based funding for universities and requiring public institutions to give college credit for scores of 3 or higher on AP exams were among the higher ed proposals laid out by Greg Abbott on Tuesday. Full Story 

• UT-Austin: Mission Accomplished for $3 Billion Campaign

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 2, 2014

  University of Texas at Austin officials are claiming victory after an eight-year capital campaign, which ended Aug. 31, raised more than its $3 billion goal. Full Story 

• For Community Colleges, a Chance to Grant More Four-Year Degrees

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 1, 2014

  Ahead of the 2015 legislative session, momentum seems to be building for more chances to earn four-year degrees at community colleges in Texas. Full Story 

• The Playlist: Let's Call it Off

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 30, 2014

  On Friday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott unexpectedly canceled a planned debate appearance, so we start our weekly playlist inspired by Texas political news with "Let's Call It Off" by Peter Bjorn and John. Full Story 

• Zaffirini Named Co-Chair of Oversight Committee Again

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 29, 2014

  Outgoing Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has named state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, co-chair of the Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education Governance, Excellence, and Transparency — after replacing her in 2013. Full Story 

• TribCast: Indictment Fallout, Policy Proposals and Debt

  By Reeve Hamilton Aug. 27, 2014

  Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the latest developments regarding the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the latest policy proposals from the 2014 gubernatorial candidates, and the Trib's latest explorer on local debt. Full Story