Past Contributions

• TribCast: What To Watch For In 2015

  By Reeve Hamilton and Todd Wiseman Dec. 31, 2014

  Reeve is joined by a number of Tribune reporters who provide some insight about what issues are likely to become hot topics during the legislative session in 2015. Full Story 

• Video: Gov. Rick Perry's Oops, Gaffes and Gasps

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 30, 2014

  Gov. Rick Perry has given public remarks countless times over his long tenure. Most have gone off without a hitch. But he'll be best remembered for these gaffes or gasp-worthy moments that left him with some explaining to do. Full Story 

• Leading a Push for Fundamental Change in Academic Affairs

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 29, 2014

  Higher education has often been at the forefront for Rick Perry during his time as governor. Reeve Hamilton writes that Perry has had clear influence on the state’s colleges and universities and has emerged as a strong critic of rising tuition. Full Story 

• Five — and a Half — Things We Won't Forget About Gov. Rick Perry

  By Jay Root and Reeve Hamilton Dec. 28, 2014

  Boiling down Gov. Rick Perry’s legacy into a few bullet points isn’t easy. But reporters Reeve Hamilton and Jay Root look at some things people will surely remember years after Perry has left office. Their feature kicks off our 10-part series, The Perry Legacy. Full Story 

• The Playlist: Looking Back at 2014

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 27, 2014

  On this week's edition of our news-inspired playlist, we're revisiting some of our sonic selections from the year gone by, so we kick it off with Nat King Cole's "Looking Back." Full Story 

• TribCast: The Best of Our 2014 Live Shows

  By Reeve Hamilton and Todd Wiseman Dec. 24, 2014

  In a special edition of the TribCast, we revisit some of the best moments from this year's live shows, with appearances by members of the Slate Political Gabfest, state Reps. Jason Villalba and Donna Howard, and the Jason Roberts Band. Full Story 

• LBJ Library Director Objects to MLK Film's Portrayal

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 23, 2014

  Despite its critical acclaim, the new movie Selma, which depicts the relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson, is getting pushback from some in Johnson's home state. Full Story 

• The Playlist: My Name

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 20, 2014

  The Academic Building at Texas A&M University was about to have its name changed to the "Governor Rick Perry ’72 Building," but the governor declined the honor. This inspired the first song on this week's playlist: "My Name" by Kevin Morby. Full Story 

• A Push to Award a Degree to a Symbol of Injustice

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 19, 2014

  Texas Tech University expelled Tim Cole after he was arrested in 1985 and charged with rape. Cole died in prison, but DNA evidence cleared the way for a posthumous pardon in 2009. Now there's a push for Tech to award Cole an honorary degree. Full Story 

• Perry Declines to Have A&M Building Named After Him

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 18, 2014

  UPDATED: Gov. Rick Perry's office confirmed Thursday that Perry has declined the offer of having Texas A&M University's Academic Building named after him. Full Story