The Bookshelf: May 7, 2014
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Plastic Purge. 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.
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Plastic Purge. Full Story
With his opponent's lapses in disclosure making headlines in recent days, some are now questioning GOP attorney general candidate Dan Branch's own commitment to transparency. Full Story
The anti-abortion group endorsed Barry Smitherman for attorney general in the primary election but with his elimination is shifting its support to Branch in the runoff Full Story
Once rivals in the 2006 gubernatorial contest, Chris Bell is now endorsing his former foe, Kinky Friedman, in the Democratic runoff for agriculture commissioner. Full Story
The Ken Paxton campaign announced on Monday that he's won the support of the nation's largest gun-rights group and its state affiliate in Texas in his bid to be the next attorney general. Full Story
One of the endorsing congressmen, Pete Olson, referred to recent news reports about Ken Paxton, Branch's opponent in the GOP AG runoff, as guiding his decision. Full Story
Land Commissioner (and former lieutenant governor hopeful) Jerry Patterson will endorse David Dewhurst in the primary runoff contest over Dan Patrick, Dallas radio station KERA reported on Sunday. Full Story
The rapid rise of so-called dark money, contributions made through political nonprofits that shield their donors' identities, drew the attention of a House panel on Thursday. Full Story
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Also, a slew of runoff endorsements are announced and Empower Texans asks a district judge for help against ethics commission-issued subpoenas. Full Story