Past Contributions

• Billboard Takes Aim at UTSA Graduation Rates

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 18, 2014

  On Tuesday, the Texas Association of Business rented a billboard to criticize a public higher education institution's graduation rate — and not for the first time. Full Story 

• The Playlist: I Knew You Were Trouble

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 15, 2014

  In a months-old memo, which came to light this week, consultants for Wendy Davis told her campaign that it was in disarray and in danger of being embarrassed. So we start our news-inspired playlist with Michelle Chamuel singing "I Knew You Were Trouble." Full Story 

• Giroir Prepping State for Ebola or Next Virus

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 14, 2014

  Though Texas has weathered its first Ebola crisis, the virus is expected to return, said the new head of a state task force on infectious diseases. Brett Giroir is calling upon his unique background to prepare the state for when that happens. Full Story 

• TribCast: Race for Speaker, First Bills and Transitions

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 12, 2014

  Reeve, Aman, Emily and Evan discuss the latest drama in the search for the next House Speaker, review the first bills filed for the upcoming legislative session, and check in on Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's transition to his new post. Full Story 

• Appeals Court Denies Request to Rehear Fisher v. UT

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 12, 2014

  Abigail Fisher's case against the University of Texas at Austin over the consideration of race in admissions for students not admitted through the state's top 10 percent law was dealt another blow on Wednesday. Full Story 

• Abbott Says He Will Name Cascos as Secretary of State

  By John Reynolds and Reeve Hamilton Nov. 11, 2014

  Gov.-elect Greg Abbott has reached out to a Rio Grande Valley GOP leader, Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos, for the first appointment of his new administration. Full Story 

• Battleground Texas Leader to Supporters: "Look Forward"

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 11, 2014

  Though the candidates supported by Battleground Texas were pummeled on Election Day, the group's executive director is encouraging its supporters to keep their chins up. Full Story 

• Vaqueros Won, but the Broncs Are Still Fighting

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 10, 2014

  Last week, "the Vaqueros" was selected as the new mascot for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. It has since proved controversial, and university and UT System leaders have responded to the criticism. Full Story 

• The Playlist: The Easy Winners

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 8, 2014

  In all the statewide races decided this week in Texas, Republicans cruised to victory over their Democratic opponents. So we start our playlist inspired by the state's political and policy-related news with "The Easy Winners" by Scott Joplin. Full Story 

• Obama, Perry Discuss Next Steps on Ebola

  By Reeve Hamilton Nov. 7, 2014

  During a phone call Friday, President Obama congratulated Gov. Rick Perry and other Texas officials on reaching a major milestone in the state's fight against Ebola. Full Story