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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.
The Texas Ethics Commission took a small step Thursday toward doing what the Legislature was unable to do last session — figure out a way to get the politically active nonprofit groups that have become increasingly active in recent years to disclose the identity of their donors. Full Story
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Ted Cruz put his party's Senate leaders in a tough spot Wednesday: vote against the Democrats on raising the debt limit and risk damaging global markets, or vote with the Democrats and hand Tea Party challengers a line of attack. Full Story
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Former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme that in recent days has become a hot topic in the governor's race. Full Story
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Callison is one of three Republicans seeking the nomination for the open seat. Full Story
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A new fundraising effort by the Greg Abbott campaign enlists Chuck Norris and, in a humorous twist, references the popular internet meme "Chuck Norris Facts." Full Story
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Republican attorney general candidate Ken Paxton on Monday released a new TV ad that prominently features a testimonial from U.S. Sen. and Tea Party hero Ted Cruz. Full Story
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On paper and in person, GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott pushed back on Monday against critics of his use of the term "third world" to describe corruption in Texas. Full Story
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Chart Westcott is one of three Republican candidates vying for the open North Dallas HD-108 seat. Full Story
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GOP comptroller candidate Harvey Hilderbran vows in new ad to make the comptroller's office "even more business friendly." Full Story
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News broke Sunday night of a big move at the UT System: Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa will be stepping down after a successor is named. Full Story
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