Some sexual assault survivors and advocates are clashing with a Texas senator over the best way to combat sexual assault on college campuses.
Cassandra Pollock
Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
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The Brief: An often-absent Dawnna Dukes
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, has missed more record votes during the current legislative session than any of the 150 members of the House by far, a Texas Tribune analysis shows.
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Data shows Dukes has missed most votes in Texas House
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, has missed more than 100 record votes during the current legislative session, the most of the 150 members of the House, according to a Tribune analysis of data from a legislative analytics website.
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Debate continues over funding for biomedical research
Republicans and Democrats expressed reservations about a Trump administration proposal to reduce federal spending for biomedical research by 18 percent.
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Zika testing urged for some in South Texas
Texas health officials urged pregnant women in parts of South Texas to be tested for the Zika virus as warm weather approaches, since it increases the likelihood the mosquito-born disease can spread.
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The Bookshelf: April 11, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Plant Paradox.
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Can a blood test determine which antidepressant is right for you?
Researchers exploring a possible link between inflammation and depression have found that certain protein levels in the blood can predict whether an antidepressant is likely to relieve depression symptoms.
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The Q&A: Tyler Curiel
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Tyler Curiel, a professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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Doctors recommend five tests to determine heart disease risk
A new study found that five tests are better for predicting who may develop heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death.
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Study: Telemedicine works well for concussion evaluations
When athletes are injured in remote or rural areas, telemedicine can work as well as doctors on the sidelines to evaluate players for concussions, according to a new study.