Past Contributions

• Ebola Task Force's Report Includes Call for New Facility

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 4, 2014

  In a new report, the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response called for the establishment of a treatment facility specifically for children, among other recommendations. Full Story 

• Asbestos Allegations Stir Controversy in Kilgore

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 4, 2014

  Tensions at the nearly 80-year-old Kilgore College have reached new — and possibly violent — heights amid allegations that the school was in the habit of improperly removing and disposing of asbestos from its buildings. Full Story 

• Asbestos Audio

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 3, 2014

  Dalton Smith speaks with a man he identified as Dan Beach, Kilgore College's director of special projects, in a secret recording Smith made about asbestos removal. Full Story 

• Perry Stepping Up His Presidential Game

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 3, 2014

  If he opts to run for president again, Gov. Rick Perry wants to ensure that his entry into the field bears little resemblance to 2011, when he jumped into the Republican presidential primaries with little preparation or forethought. Full Story 

• TribCast: Stay of Execution and the Spending Cap

  By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 3, 2014

  Reeve, Evan, Terri and Ross discuss the case of a schizophrenic man on death row, the spending cap for the next budget, Gov. Rick Perry's presidential prep work, and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's latest lawsuit against President Obama. Full Story 

• The Playlist: One More Shot

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 29, 2014

  Before transitioning to the governor's office, Greg Abbott, the outgoing attorney general, indicated that he intends to file at least one more lawsuit against the Obama administration, so our playlist starts with the Levon Helm Band's "One More Shot." Full Story 

• TribCast: Suing Obama, Textbooks and Abortion Issues

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 25, 2014

  Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan talk about Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's plans to sue the federal government again, squabbles over social studies textbooks at the State Board of Education and disagreements over who in the Legislature qualifies as "pro-life." Full Story 

• At Abbott's Side, Hodge Readies for a New Role

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 23, 2014

  Little known outside the halls of Texas government, Daniel Hodge has become one of its more powerful behind-the-scenes figures. That's only becoming more true: He's expected to serve a key role in the new governor's administration. Full Story 

• The Playlist: The Thrill Is Gone

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 22, 2014

  With enough House Republicans publicly backing Speaker Joe Straus to all but guarantee his re-election, excitement about the speaker's race is dissipating. So, this week's playlist starts with B.B. King and Tracy Chapman singing "The Thrill is Gone." Full Story 

• TribCast: Speaker Status, Incentives and More Elections

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 19, 2014

  Reeve, Ross, Emily and Aman discuss the status of the race to be Texas House speaker, the latest on Gov. Rick Perry's indictment, concerns about economic incentive programs and a coming cascade of elections. Full Story