Past Contributions

• UT System Sues AG Paxton to Stop Records Release

  By Ally Mutnick Aug. 11, 2015

  The University of Texas System is suing Attorney General Ken Paxton over his office's ruling that the system must release certain records related to an admissions investigation of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story 

• UT Panel: Relocate Confederate Statues or Add Plaques

  By Ally Mutnick Aug. 10, 2015

  A task force on Monday recommended the University of Texas at Austin either relocate statues of Confederate leaders or add explanatory plaques. Full Story 

• Clinton Campaign Headed for Rio Grande Valley

  By Patrick Svitek and Ally Mutnick Aug. 7, 2015

  In her first swing through the Rio Grande Valley of this campaign, Hillary Clinton plans no public appearances, instead meeting with local donors and officials and attending a fundraiser at the home of a longtime supporter. Full Story 

• Texplainer: If Convicted, Will Paxton Have to Leave Office?

  By Liz Crampton and Ally Mutnick Aug. 4, 2015

  Paxton has indicated he won't resign after being indicted Monday on three felony securities fraud charges. But, hypothetically, what would happen if the case makes its way through the legal maze and Paxton is found guilty? Full Story 

• Texas State Digs Up Forensic Advances From the Grave

  By Ally Mutnick July 25, 2015

  Texas State University's Forensic Anthropology Center is home to about 50 donated human corpses, which are used in research that can help doctors identify bodies, rescuers find missing persons and law enforcement solve crimes. Full Story 

• Sandra Bland Mourned From Illinois to Texas

  By Sophia Bollag and Ally Mutnick July 19, 2015

  On both ends of the path that marked Sandra Bland's 28-year life — the western suburbs of Chicago where she grew up, and the Texas town where she died — family, friends and supporters Sunday took time to remember, honor and demand answers. Full Story 

• Rick Perry: Let's Pull Federal Funds From "Sanctuary Cities"

  By Ally Mutnick July 9, 2015

  Days after an undocumented laborer was charged with the murder of a San Francisco woman, former Gov. Rick Perry called for federal funding to be pulled from so-called sanctuary cities. Full Story 

• Texplainer: What's the "Texas Two-Step" and Why is it Gone?

  By Ally Mutnick July 7, 2015

  The Democratic National Committee nixed the Texas Two-Step, ending a nearly 40-year-old tradition that allowed state Democrats to vote for a president in both a primary and caucus election. What does this mean for 2016? Full Story 

• Cecil Bell Urges Resistance to Gay Marriage Ruling

  By Ally Mutnick July 6, 2015

  State Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. didn't announce a speaker bid on Monday, instead focusing his much-hyped "major announcement" on a call for citizens and states to resist the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling. Full Story 

• Cecil Bell Could Announce Speaker Bid on Monday

  By Ally Mutnick July 2, 2015

  State Rep. Cecil Bell Jr., R-Magnolia, has a “major announcement” to make on Monday — and while he’s mum on the details, the Southeast Texas lawmaker didn’t deny that it would include a bid for speaker of the Texas House. Full Story