The Brief: Oct. 15, 2014
Tuesday turned into a topsy turvy day in the federal courts for the state of Texas with the voter ID law conserved for the Nov. 4 general election but a new delay placed on enforcing the new abortion law. Full Story
John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
Tuesday turned into a topsy turvy day in the federal courts for the state of Texas with the voter ID law conserved for the Nov. 4 general election but a new delay placed on enforcing the new abortion law. Full Story
GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott released his second web ad in as many days on Tuesday criticizing his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis, for her ad released Friday featuring an image of an empty wheelchair. Full Story
Gov. Rick Perry will have to spend part of his Halloween in an Austin courtroom. Perry was excused from a pre-trial hearing on Monday, but he must be at the next one, the presiding judge in the case determined. Full Story
Democrat Cole Ballweg on Monday received the endorsement of Texas Parent PAC in his bid to win the open seat for House District 94 in Tarrant County. Full Story
In which the Democratic candidate for state comptroller demonstrates that he's no farmer. Full Story
GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott takes to the Internet on Monday to push back against his Democratic rival's controversial ad that appeared on Friday. Full Story
Confirmation came Sunday afternoon that a second person has been diagnosed with the Ebola virus in Dallas. Full Story
State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, released on Friday her first TV ad in her campaign for Senate District 18, focusing on border security. Full Story
UPDATED: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis contrasts the legal settlement obtained by her Republican opponent, Greg Abbott, after his paralyzing accident with positions taken against victims' claims in other cases. Full Story
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