Past Contributions

• Updated Data App: Government Salaries

  by Ryan Murphy, Noah Seger and Gerald Rich Oct. 9, 2012

  We've updated the data for 13 agencies in our government employee salary database. This update includes new information for the Austin Community College system, Houston ISD, the city of San Antonio and Angelo State University. Full Story 

• Texas Tribune Higher Education Explorer

  by Ryan Murphy, Christopher Chang, Rodney Gibbs and Noah Seger Sept. 28, 2012

  Texas has 148 public and private colleges and universities but no single source for easily finding statistics about how well they perform. This easy-to-navigate interactive database lets you explore key academic, enrollment and cost records on all of Texas' institutions of higher learning. Full Story 

• Updated Interactive: Executions Since 2001

  by Ryan Murphy and Noah Seger Aug. 9, 2012

  With Tuesday night's execution of Marvin Wilson, Gov. Rick Perry has now overseen 245 executions. Use this updated interactive to learn more about the prisoners who have been executed since Perry became governor. Full Story 

• Data App: The Texas Public Schools Explorer

  by Noah Seger July 17, 2012

  The Schools Explorer is your go-to source for academic, enrollment and financial data on Texas’ 1,300 districts and 8,500 public schools. Track graduation rates, test scores and more. Sort campuses by accountability rating and demographics. Take a bird’s-eye view of statewide stats. Full Story 

• Interactive: Compare Public Education Stats by Accountability Rating

  by Ryan Murphy and Noah Seger April 5, 2012

  Yearly state accountability ratings can make or break a school district. But there's more to determining how districts stack up. Use our interactive data application to explore how districts' demographics and finances correlate to their ratings. Full Story 

• The Rise and Fall of Rick Perry's Presidential Bid

  by Emily Ramshaw, Ryan Murphy, Becca Aaronson, Christopher Chang and Noah Seger Jan. 19, 2012

  From debates and campaign stops to TV ads and parodies, here’s an interactive look at the rise and fall of Rick Perry’s presidential bid and his corresponding placement in the polls. Full Story 

• Visualization: Executions on Rick Perry's Watch

  by Ryan Murphy and Noah Seger Sept. 2, 2011

  During nearly 11 years in office, Rick Perry has overseen 234 executions — by far the most of any recent governor in the United States. Use our interactive to learn more about the prisoners executed since Perry became Governor in 2000. Full Story 

• News App: The Texas Public Schools Database

  by Ryan Murphy and Noah Seger Aug. 24, 2011

  With the Tribune’s Texas Public Schools Database, parents, students and other readers can access key academic, financial and administrative information about every public school district and campus in the state. Full Story 

• Interactive: How Would You Close the State's Budget Gap?

  by Ross Ramsey, Matt Stiles, Niran Babalola, Christopher Chang and Noah Seger April 19, 2011

  Solving the state's 2012-13 budget woes is a hard job and perhaps the best way to show that is to let you decide for yourself how the $27 billion shortfall should be closed. Use our interactive budget shortfall app to see what you're willing to give up to close the gap. Full Story