The Evening Brief: Oct. 28, 2013
Your evening reading: ruling on abortion law puts Texas in national spotlight; Davis blames Cruz for government shutdown; Carona gets primary challenge from the right Full Story
John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
Your evening reading: ruling on abortion law puts Texas in national spotlight; Davis blames Cruz for government shutdown; Carona gets primary challenge from the right Full Story
Texas' two biggest political celebrities of the moment — Wendy Davis and Ted Cruz — continue to make the biggest waves across the Lone Star State's political scene. Full Story
Your evening reading: contractor involved with health exchange received Enterprise Fund money; Sebelius comes to Texas to apologize and to criticize; Cruz despises avocados Full Story
The problem-plagued federal health insurance marketplace drew fire on Thursday from across the political spectrum and in multiple venues. Full Story
Your evening reading: gubernatorial hopefuls both favor Prop 6; Davis calls insurance exchange problems "inexcusable"; yet more NSA surveillance revelations Full Story
A major plot twist emerged Wednesday in the race to succeed Wendy Davis in the state Senate. Full Story
Your evening reading: closing arguments made in abortion law trial; lite guv candidate Patrick promises to cut property taxes; new Times profile shines spotlight on Mrs. Ted Cruz Full Story
Your evening reading: Pitts testifies in Regent Hall investigation; Stefani Carter drops Railroad Commission bid for run at re-election; blowback over Combs' endorsement of Hegar for comptroller Full Story