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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.
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Attorney General Greg Abbott reversed himself Thursday on whether the Texas prison system can withhold information about companies that make drugs used by the state in executions. Full Story
Also, a hearing date is set in the ethics complaint against Michael Quinn Sullivan, the Democratic comptroller candidate wants Combs to support charity with her campaign money and the HD-105 race could get expensive. Full Story
Also, Log Cabin Republicans protest being denied the chance to participate in RPT convention next week in Fort Worth. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new app points to different methods of teaching math in a digital age, and the federal government issues new guidelines on undocumented students. Full Story
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst won't be around for the next legislative session in January after losing his runoff contest on Tuesday. But he won't be taking the next seven months off as a result. Full Story
With a significant increase in the amount of personal information being collected and distributed, safeguarding the privacy of young people has become even more important. Full Story
The U.S. government has released new guidelines directing public schools to enroll all students, regardless of immigration status. Full Story
A new iPad application intended for kindergartners through sixth-graders is offering both students and teachers greater flexibility in math instruction. Full Story
Even in the face of budget cuts, the Austin Independent School District has received stellar marks in the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce’s annual Education Progress Report. Full Story