TribBlog: Dewhurst: "We Will File Suit"
Texas will sue the federal government, yet again, if Texas-specific requirements are not removed from budget legislation that passed the U.S. Senate today, according to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story
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Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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Ads Infinitum: Bill White's "Part-Time Perry"
For his latest attack on Gov. Rick Perry, challenger Bill White has found the perfect messenger: Todd Rundgren. Full Story
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2010: Perry and White Bicker Over BTEC
For the second time, Gov. Rick Perry is calling on his Democratic opponent, Bill White, to drop out of the race. Full Story
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TribBlog: Minding the Gaps
With two-thirds now over, it’s time to check in on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s 10-years old, 15-year initiative to close the gaps between Texas and other states in student achievement in higher education. Full Story
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2010: The First Gubernatorial Debate?
Unless Gov. Rick Perry eases up on his refusal to square off with Bill White, this may be the closest Texas gets to a gubernatorial showdown. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry's "Bill White, Liar Liar"
Rick Perry's campaign is giving Bill White the Jim Carrey treatment. Full Story
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TribBlog: UH-Downtown Favors DREAM Act
Bill V. Flores, president of University of Houston-Downtown, is joining calls for the passage of the DREAM Act, which clears a path to permanent-residency status for undocumented students. Full Story
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The "Career" Path
Private, for-profit colleges, which offer professional certificates at a steep cost, have come under fire for peddling big student loans to vulnerable Texans in exchange for credentials of dubious value. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Nothing for Texas?
In new web videos released today, both gubernatorial campaigns are accusing the other of failing to bring anything to the table that benefits Texas. Full Story
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TribBlog: Musical Chairs
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has shuffled the chairs in the Texas Senate. Full Story
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