Early Voting Is Up Big Ahead of Amendment Election
Also, Land Commissioner George P. Bush touts his management skills and co-teaches a Texas history class online. 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.
Also, Land Commissioner George P. Bush touts his management skills and co-teaches a Texas history class online. Full Story
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about that upcoming constitutional amendment election. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Veteran teachers offer mentorship to ward off young teachers' disillusionment, a new study encourages teachers to develop rapport with their students and an interview with Steven Woltering of Texas A&M University. Full Story
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz walked away from Wednesday's GOP presidential debate in Boulder, Colo., having created one of the evening's signature moments when he took on debate moderators for their choice of questions. Full Story
As the leading contenders to become the Republican nominee for president meet this evening in Boulder for the third presidential debate, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has as much on the line as anyone tonight. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: New guidelines for frequency of mammograms stoke concerns, a Mediterranean diet is linked to keeping aging brains younger and an interview with Robin Fuchs-Young of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center. Full Story
A new World Health Organization study that categorizes red and processed meats as potential carcinogens has drawn a critic in Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Full Story
GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is expected to announce this morning in Houston that he has secured the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the biggest get yet for the Texas senator in his home state. Full Story
Hispanic conservative leaders meet ahead of next week's GOP debate to hold candidates' feet to the fire, Abbott not yet ready to endorse in the presidential contest and a recap of last week's SD-24 forum — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
Texas health officials on Thursday ratcheted up the pressure on Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, making visits to facilities in four cities. Full Story