Past Contributions

• 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's rankings, Howard Zinn and online degree programs. Full Story 

• UT System Redefines Adviser's Position, Sets End Date

  By Reeve Hamilton March 24, 2011

  The University of Texas System leadership has officially reassigned controversial new hire, Rick O'Donnell, to a new position — one that will only exist for a matter of months. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 72

  By Reeve Hamilton March 23, 2011

  This week's episode of the TribCast features Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talking mostly about the budget, but also a bit about redistricting and academic research. Full Story 

• Perry Fined $1,500 by Ethics Commission

  By Reeve Hamilton March 23, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry was fined $1,500 by the Texas Ethics Commission for failing to report rental income from a house in College Station, and for filing incomplete information regarding debts on the same property, in personal financial statements required by state law. Full Story 

• Who's Watching the Stimulus?

  By Reeve Hamilton March 22, 2011

  The House Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization Funding has expired, and its outspoken leader failed to get re-elected. So, amid all the state's fiscal concerns, who is keeping an eye on the stimulus? Full Story 

• Texplainer: Who Would Be Allowed to Carry on Campus?

  By Reeve Hamilton March 22, 2011

  Those with a concealed handgun license, which currently means they must be 21 years old. Though it won't necessarily be that way forever, which raises another question: When it comes to gun safety, does age matter? Full Story 

• Lawmakers' Concerns Linger After Changes at UT System

  By Reeve Hamilton March 21, 2011

  After running a gantlet of concerned legislators, Gene Powell, the chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, took steps last week to assuage concerns over his direction of the system. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: March 14 to March 18

  By Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn March 18, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Texplainer: Do Capitol Offices Select Their Own Hold Music?

  By Reeve Hamilton March 18, 2011

  Anyone in the habit of calling state legislators has probably had the pleasure and/or pain of the hold music to which staffers must occasionally subject them. Is the music the lawmakers' choice, or is it out of their hands? Full Story 

• UT System Reassigns O'Donnell: "We're Listening"

  By Reeve Hamilton March 17, 2011

  Top officials at the University of Texas System said in an interview Wednesday that they are moving quickly to allay the concerns regarding the direction of UT, starting with the reassignment of Rick O'Donnell. Full Story