Brain Plaque Can Help Detect and Predict Alzheimer’s
New studies of amyloid plaques show that when the substance is present in people’s brains, it can help determine who has Alzheimer’s and predict who will get it. Full Story
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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.
New studies of amyloid plaques show that when the substance is present in people’s brains, it can help determine who has Alzheimer’s and predict who will get it. Full Story
The UT System Board of Regents has approved creation of a new brain institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center, following a $36 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation. Full Story
Calling it one of the largest charity fraud cases ever, Federal Trade Commission officials and regulators from all 50 states have accused leaders of prominent cancer charities of running “sham’’ organizations. Full Story
A hectic weekend at the Legislature culminated in a major reversal by the House late Sunday on whether to allow a controversial abortion bill to be debated on the floor. Full Story
With tax deal in hand, budget negotiators finish up work, Greg Abbott issues his first veto and the legislative machine kicks into high gear — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
Four large donors to the nonprofit currently documenting Texas lawmakers this session are well-known backers of conservative causes. Full Story
Also, several bills were sent Thursday to the governor's desk and a union dues bill heats up the Texas House. Full Story
Also, Greg Abbott makes his first veto, Marco Rubio will hold a Dallas fundraiser on his birthday and a historic donation of maps is made to the General Land Office. Full Story
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about the significance of the secret camera project and which groups are winning the session. Full Story
Budget conferees on Wednesday settled on funding levels for public education and border security, but big decisions on property tax cuts and roads funding remain for Thursday. Full Story