Past Contributions

• Liveblog: House Debates HB 1

  By Brandi Grissom, Reeve Hamilton, Ross Ramsey, Emily Ramshaw, Morgan Smith and Thanh Tan April 1, 2011

  We liveblogged the full debate over HB 1, the House version of the general appropriations bills for the next biennium, which passed late Sunday night 98 to 49. Full Story 

• TribLive: Hands Over Texas

  By Reeve Hamilton and Todd Wiseman April 1, 2011

  If there’s one sentiment we at the Tribune especially appreciate, it’s enthusiasm. And on that score, the policymakers, pollsters and politicos who have graced the stage at our TribLive events have certainly delivered. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 73

  By Reeve Hamilton March 30, 2011

  In this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben discuss statements by the Legislative Budget Board, the situation with gambling bills, and the saga of Willie Nelson. Full Story 

• Eyewitness Identification Bill Tentatively Passes House

  By Reeve Hamilton and Morgan Smith March 30, 2011

  A bill to improve how police conduct lineups to solve crimes tentatively passed the Texas House today without opposition. Full Story 

• The Eyes of Texas Are Upon the Board of Regents

  By Reeve Hamilton March 29, 2011

  Using the Legislature-directed Invest in Texas campaign as a model, the president of UT's Senate of College Councils intends to begin lobbying the University of Texas System Board of Regents in support of academic research. Full Story 

• Calls for University "Entrepreneurship" at UT, Around the Country

  By Reeve Hamilton March 29, 2011

  In the face of possible changes, the University of Texas community has taken a strong stance in favor of academic research. But prominent reformers acknowledge that public research universities need to change, and one UT professor thinks he has a way. Full Story 

• Gen. Tommy Franks Joins Michael Williams Campaign

  By Reeve Hamilton March 28, 2011

  Outgoing Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams announced today that former Gen. Tommy Franks has endorsed his 2012 U.S. Senate bid and signed on to serve as the campaign's national chairman. Full Story 

• Capitol Access Pass Moving Right Along

  By Reeve Hamilton March 28, 2011

  For those who frequent the Texas Capitol but don’t feel like sacrificing the time it takes to get a concealed handgun license, there may soon be a special pass allowing them to bypass the building’s metal detectors at Capitol entrances. Full Story 

• Research "Extremely Valuable," UT Regents Tell Texas Exes

  By Reeve Hamilton March 25, 2011

  Responding to a warning by the president of the Texas Exes that an anti-research mindset "would do irreparable damage" to UT-Austin, the UT System's Board of Regents insisted today that research is "extremely valuable." Full Story 

• John Silber: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton March 25, 2011

  The outspoken former UT dean and Boston University president on higher education's past, present and future — including his opinion of U.S. News & World Report rankings, and Howard Zinn and online degree programs. Full Story