New Abbott Web Ad: Pop Quiz For Wendy Davis
The Greg Abbott campaign mines Wendy Davis' appearance on Saturday at the Texas Tribune Festival for its latest web-based attack ad against the Democratic rival in the race for governor. 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.
The Greg Abbott campaign mines Wendy Davis' appearance on Saturday at the Texas Tribune Festival for its latest web-based attack ad against the Democratic rival in the race for governor. Full Story
Democrat Libby Willis received the endorsement of TEXPAC, the political action committee for the Texas Medical Association, in her bid to win the open Senate District 10 seat. Full Story
In a campaign video released Wednesday by Battleground Texas, the Democratic candidate in the Dallas County-based HD-108, Leigh Bailey, emphasizes her ties to the district as well as her professional background as an attorney advising small businesses. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: rains fall on Central Texas, a new plan is in place to manage water from the Highland Lakes and an interview with Jennifer Walker of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. Full Story
The special prosecutor overseeing the criminal case against Gov. Rick Perry let his frustration be known on a request by Perry's attorneys to excuse him from appearing at an Oct. 13 pre-trial hearing. Full Story
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights This Changes Everything. Full Story
A three-week trial challenging Texas' voter ID law in federal court wrapped up on Monday amid speculation a decision could be handed down before Election Day. Full Story
State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, announced on Monday another endorsement for a run at a state Senate seat that remains hypothetical for the time being. Full Story
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott goes after his Democratic rival Wendy Davis in his latest web ad amid imagery of train and ship wrecks. Full Story
Texas politics was the big conversation in Austin and even outside the state with this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story