A woman in Cameron County who tested positive for the virus apparently contracted it from a mosquito bite.
Alex Samuels
Alex Samuels was a reporter for The Texas Tribune from 2017 to 2021. She helped with national campaign coverage, wrote stories about the intersection of race and politics in Texas, and covered the hottest political news bubbling out of local communities. She was also one of the primary authors of The Blast, the Tribune’s subscription-only daily newsletter for political insiders. Alex began at the Tribune as a fellow in 2016. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. She originally is from Massachusetts and is the best pingpong player at the Tribune.
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The Brief: Cruz looks to end rivalry with Trump
In an interview Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz pledged to do all he could to assist the administration of President-elect Donald Trump in putting forth a conservative agenda.
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Higher Education
UT-Austin fires head football coach Charlie Strong, hires Tom Herman
Charlie Strong’s dismissal follows a disappointing loss Friday to Big 12 rival Texas Christian University.
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Politics
Several from Austin area eyeing outgoing Texas Rep. Dawnna Dukes’ seat
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes has said she will resign on Jan. 10, likely prompting a special election in the Democratic-leaning district.
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The Q&A: Fikile Nxumalo
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Fikile Nxumalo, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education.
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Election renews interest in civic education
The controversial election of Donald Trump is being used by many educators to reawaken their students, regardless of their political views, about the importance of civic knowledge and engagement in public affairs.
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LA schools to remain safe zones for illegal immigrants
The Los Angeles Board of Education voted last week to approve a resolution reaffirming the school district’s current policy on cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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Survey suggests Google gaining ground on Apple
A new survey of 2,500 U.S. teachers and administrators found that the use of Google Chromebooks in the classrooms is on the rise, while use of Apple iPads is declining.
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New study reaffirms benefits of quality preschool programs
Early childhood programs in North Carolina resulted in higher test scores, a lower chance of being held back a grade and fewer special education placements with benefits lasting at least five years.
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New study finds racial discrepancies in teacher communications
A new study on parent-teacher communications found sharp contrasts in how teachers communicate with parents from different ethnic, racial and immigrant backgrounds.