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John Reynolds
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.
TWJ Book Review: Water is for fighting over
Check out the latest spotlighted book review from the Texas Water Journal — Water is for fighting over: a compilation of articles on water resource management in Texas.
New in Texas Weekly: Cruz Says Trump Strong in Debate
Ted Cruz gives Donald Trump high marks for Monday debate showing, Joe Straus names Steve Wolens to Ethics Commission and the insiders give cheers and jeers to recent statements from state leaders — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
Cruz Gives Trump High Marks for his Debate Performance
Also, Donald Trump adds a fundraising stop in San Antonio next month.
Inside Intelligence: About Those Leaders and What They Said…
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about several recent pronouncements coming from leaders in the state.
New in Trib+Edu: Teaching Elections in a Tough Year
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A divisive political climate complicates efforts to teach about the elections, an Alabama school requires a background check before having lunch with a child and an interview with Anthony Brown and Louis Harrison of the University of Texas at Austin.
The Bookshelf: Sept. 29, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Americana A Civics Handbook.
New in Trib+Health: Health Care in the White House Race
White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton differ greatly in health care proposals, physicians face dilemma on best time to give a flu shot and an interview with Charles Cox of UTHealth.
The Bookshelf: Sept. 27, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Assumptions Can Mislead.
Event: The Texas Response to Zika
The Texas Tribune and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas are hosting a discussion about the state’s response to the latest infectious disease scare.

