Democratic lawmaker faces $3 million legal malpractice judgment
Texas state Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. owes a legal company nearly $3 million after a federal judge ruled against the Democratic lawyer from Palmview in a malpractice case. Full Story
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Matthew Watkins is managing editor of news and politics, overseeing the day-to-day planning for news coverage. He began working at the Tribune in 2015 and previously served as a reporter, breaking news editor and politics editor. He also worked as a reporter at The Dallas Morning News and The Eagle in Bryan-College Station. He graduated from Texas A&M University and lives in Austin, where he grew up.
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Accrediting committee recommends no punishment for Baylor over sexual assault scandal
Baylor University's accreditation appears to be safe after a special committee investigating the school found that it was in compliance on a number of key issues. Full Story
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Texas A&M Commerce offers $10,000 degree — but discourages freshmen from pursuing
At the urging of Gov. Rick Perry, Texas A&M University-Commerce developed an online degree program that can be completed for less than $10,000. So why doesn't it want its freshmen to sign up? Full Story
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![Lavelle Hendricks, a professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, teaches a "signature course" on mental health, drugs and alcohol to a class of freshmen. University officials have reimagined the first-year experience at A&M-Commerce, and each freshman is required to take at least one signature course.]()
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For former state Rep. Dunnam, Baylor is family — and now a legal foe
Jim Dunnam counts 26 Baylor University degrees in his family — and he worked for years on its behalf in the Texas Legislature. Now, he's suing the school on behalf of 14 women who were sexually assaulted while students. Full Story
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![Attorney Jim Dunnam in his office in Waco, Texas on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Dunham is a former state representative who is suing Baylor University on behalf of 11 sexual assault victims. Dunnam was named Young Lawyer of the Year by Baylor University in 2001. He also received his undergraduate business degree and a law degree from Baylor.]()
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As longtime UNT chancellor departs, inaction on student debt is his lingering worry
Lee Jackson, the retiring University of North Texas System chancellor, had a lot to say during a Tuesday interview about how he plans to stay engaged until the end — and beyond. Full Story
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Texas A&M to host all five living former U.S. presidents for hurricane relief event
Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter will all attend a concert at Texas A&M University's Reed Arena on Oct. 21. Full Story
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Hey, Texans: What has been your experience with college student housing?
The Texas Tribune wants to explore housing costs and learn how they are affecting college affordability in the state. We need your help. Full Story
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Major Texas overhaul aims to improve the odds for students who begin college unprepared
In Texas, college students sent to remedial education usually don't make it far. A new state law that revamps how that education is provided hopes to change that. Full Story
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How Tech's president juggles free speech and political polarization
Like many of his colleagues across the state, Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec has felt pressure from both sides of the political spectrum. His response is to call for open dialogue between both sides. Full Story
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Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice: Pulling out of Iran deal would be the "height of folly"
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice said leaving the Iran nuclear deal would isolate the United States and do nothing to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Full Story
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