The Brief: April 9, 2014
The Greg Abbott campaign wants to make clear it is not calling for testing of 4-year-olds. 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 wants to make clear it is not calling for testing of 4-year-olds. Full Story
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Sharing the Common Pool and The Melting World. Full Story
In this week's Q&A, we interview water consultant Robert Cullick. Full Story
A new web video from Americans for Economic Freedom, Gov. Rick Perry's non-profit 501(c)4 aimed at promoting job creation policies, highlights the work of conservative governors. Full Story
A special prosecutor's report appears to give a House panel all the ammunition it would need to recommend charges of impeachment against University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall Jr. — should they choose that route. Full Story
Because it's never too early to talk about 2016, here are a couple of reads for your Monday on what to expect from some high-profile Republicans should they pull the trigger on a White House run. Full Story
A special prosecutor wouldn't say whether Rick Perry committed a crime when he vetoed funds for the Travis County district attorney, but a case could be presented to a grand jury this month. Full Story
For House State Affairs Chairman Byron Cook, the bottom line is pretty clear on the question of whether the identity of political donors should be disclosed. Full Story
Also, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility's suit against Murphy Turner & Associates wraps up with an apology. Full Story
A gunman killed three fellow soldiers and later killed himself Wednesday afternoon at Fort Hood, an incident which invariably brought back memories of the mass shooting on the military base in November 2009 that claimed 13 lives. Full Story