Past Contributions

• Committee Plans Hearings in UT Regent Impeachment Probe

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 16, 2013

  The Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations on Monday began outlining its plans to investigate whether a University of Texas regent should face impeachment. Full Story 

• Texas A&M Touts Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 16, 2013

  In the fiscal year that ended in September, Texas A&M University raised more than $740 million, officials announced over the weekend. That breaks the school's previous single-year fundraising record by more than $300 million. Full Story 

• The Playlist: Going to Maryland

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 14, 2013

  In his latest attempt to lure out-of-state companies to Texas, Gov. Rick Perry has his sights set on the Old Line State — so we start this week's news-inspired playlist with "Going to Maryland," by The Mountain Goats. Full Story 

• UT System Chancellor to Address How Schools Report Fundraising Totals

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 12, 2013

  UPDATED: University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa plans to send letters to leaders at the system’s 15 institutions to address how they report alumni membership dues in their fundraising totals. Full Story 

• UT System Hires Outside Counsel for Impeachment Probe

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 11, 2013

  The University of Texas System has hired Hilder & Associates, a Houston-based law firm, as outside counsel to assist in its dealings with the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations. Full Story 

• TribCast: College Rankings and Candidate Comments

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 11, 2013

  Reeve, Ben, Emily and Ross talk about how Texas fared in the latest college rankings, the respective returns of Dan Morales and Wayne Christian, and attention-grabbing comments from candidates for statewide office. Full Story 

• Prepping for National Role, Powers Talks Higher Ed Future

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 11, 2013

  At his annual "State of the University" address on Wednesday, UT-Austin President Bill Powers talked about the future of higher education as he prepares to lead one of the most elite national higher education organizations. Full Story 

• Biosecurity Leader to Head A&M Health Science Center

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 9, 2013

  After landing a major federal contract as Texas A&M University System’s vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, Brett Giroir is being named interim executive vice president for the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Full Story 

• The Playlist: Had Enough

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 7, 2013

  Wallace Jefferson, chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, announced this week that he will resign at the end of the month, so we begin the latest edition of our news-inspired playlist with "Had Enough" by Mr. Big. Full Story 

• Water Rights Restricted Along the San Saba

  By Reeve Hamilton Sept. 6, 2013

  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has suspended most water rights along the upper San Saba River, where water use has become increasingly contentious. Full Story