John Reynolds

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.

Past Contributions

The Brief: Jan. 6, 2014

By John Reynolds Jan. 6, 2014

Wendy Davis looked to go on the attack last week on the issue of payday lenders, but some misread reports have her campaign dealing instead with "fuzzy math" and "'oops' moment" headlines. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
The Evening Brief: Jan. 3, 2014

By John Reynolds Jan. 3, 2014

Your evening reading: Stockman in gray area with Bitcoin; Azle-area residents sound off on earthquakes; experts in Canada saying giving up citizenship easier than Cruz makes it appear to be Full Story

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Crowded Field Leaves Candidates In Search of Good Campaign Help

By John Reynolds Jan. 3, 2014

These are heady days for Republican consultants, with an unusually large number of open seats creating a bumper crop of primary campaigns along with a challenge: finding enough staff to work them. Full Story

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The Brief: Jan. 3, 2014

By John Reynolds Jan. 3, 2014

Here's a novel strategy for state officials looking to avoid answering questions from the public: When in doubt, blame the Sugar Bowl. Full Story

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Schaefer Says Primary Opponent Using Unoriginal Language

By John Reynolds Jan. 2, 2014

The campaign of state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, is highlighting similarities in language in the campaign literature of his GOP primary opponent with those of two other candidates. Full Story
Finance Commission Chairman Controversy Spills Into Governor's Race

By John Reynolds Jan. 2, 2014

Controversy over comments made by the Finance Commission of Texas chairman have spilled into the already hot race for governor, making for the contest's first big storyline of 2014. Full Story

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The Evening Brief: Jan. 2, 2014

By John Reynolds Jan. 2, 2014

Your evening reading: future of Perry's economic development fund under a successor is unclear; that's right, more and more Texans are not from the U.S.; prognosis is good on former first lady Barbara Bush Full Story

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The Brief: Jan. 2, 2014

By John Reynolds Jan. 2, 2014

The political conversation is wasting no time in 2014 pivoting to what is expected to be the biggest story of the year — the November clash between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. Full Story

Credit: Davis: Marjorie Kamys Cotera | Abbott: Bob Daemmrich
Boll Abandons SD-10 Campaign

By John Reynolds Dec. 31, 2013

Fort Worth attorney and former Colleyville City Councilman George Boll has announced that he is suspending his campaign to capture the Democratic nomination in SD-10. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
The Evening Brief: Dec. 23, 2013

By John Reynolds Dec. 23, 2013

Your evening reading: oil boom creates another, unexpected boomlet in windshield repair; Ralph Hall says next term in Congress would be his last; move to push Medicaid expansion is losing support from key industry groups Full Story

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