The Midday Brief: December 15, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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.
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
If at first you don't succeed, you'd better hope the GAO gives you a second chance. Full Story
Say what you will about Republican gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina — she delivers (on commercials, at least). Full Story
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
Kinky Friedman’s song “Before All Hell Breaks Loose” begins, “Time to resign from the human race.” Today, we will find out if he thinks it’s time to do the same in the governor's race. Full Story
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
If you trust the latest polling, Gene Locke has some sprinting to do today if he wants to catch up in the race to be Houston’s next mayor. Full Story
Debra Medina may yet have a role to play in the race for governor. Analysts say her potential effect ranges from negligible to potential spoiler. Full Story
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
As anticipated, Cynthia Dunbar has officially announced that she will not seek re-election to her spot on the State Board of Education Full Story