WGU Texas Names New Chancellor
Ray Martinez, a familiar face in Texas higher-education circles, has been named the new chancellor of WGU Texas, the state's online university that was launched in 2011. Full Story
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Reeve Hamilton
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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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Technical College Faces Questions and a Makeover
Amid talk of expanded technical education in the state, Texas State Technical College West Texas has been shrinking. But administrators tie the decline to a pending transition to a new funding model based on students' earnings. Full Story
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TribCast: Winding Down Session, Winding Up Campaigns
Reeve, Ben, Aman and Ross discuss the transportation funding bill that stands between lawmakers and the end of the second special session. They also discuss the state of the race to be the next attorney general and reveal their "Carlos Danger" names. Full Story
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Branch Launches Campaign for Attorney General
In an announcement Tuesday at Southern Methodist University, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, officially launched his bid to be the state's next attorney general, saying he plans to put an end to “runaway federal government.” Full Story
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The Playlist: Start Me Up
On Sunday, Attorney General Greg Abbott officially began his campaign for governor and spent the rest of the week touring the state. In light of this launch, we start this week's news-inspired playlist with "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. Full Story
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Tables Turn as Sandefer Requests Zaffirini's Records
State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, has filed large information requests with the University of Texas System, in part to find out about regents' ties to Austin businessman Jeff Sandefer. In June, Sandefer turned the tables on her. Full Story
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Debate Builds Over How to Save San Saba River
About 140 miles long, the San Saba River in Central Texas is not considered one of the state’s major waterways, but it illustrates — in a state still dealing with a serious drought — the sensitivities surrounding the use of a limited resource. Full Story
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TribCast: Session Status, Abbott Announcement and Money
Brandi, Reeve, Ben and Ross discuss the agenda items that have and haven't been ticked off the to-do list in the special session, Attorney General Greg Abbott's future plans and the recently released campaign finance totals. Full Story
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UT System Pushes Back Against Criticism of Regent Hall
As a House committee considers whether to bring articles of impeachment against University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, system leaders have responded strongly to recent criticism of Hall. Full Story
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In Rio Grande Valley, Perry Signs South Texas University Bill
In two emotional events Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed a bill that will create a new university in the Rio Grande Valley. He also addressed demands to add bonds for campus construction to the special session agenda. Full Story
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