Some Texas officials are pushing back against criticism of the way the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in remote West Texas was handled.
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.
Posted inHealth care
New in Trib+Health: Zika Virus Crops Up in Texas
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Texas public health officials confront new cases of Zika virus, gap between rich and poor extends to lifespans and an interview with Jason Fish of the University of Texas Southwestern.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Hot Contests Raise Primary Turnout Expectations High
Texans can begin casting votes ahead of the March 1 party primaries starting today. Elections officials are expecting a high turnout driven by competitive presidential races in both major parties.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Big Questions Loom After Scalia’s Sudden Death
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away unexpectedly over the weekend in West Texas, an event that is having an immediate impact on the court, the U.S. Senate and the 2016 presidential race as well.
Posted inState Government
New in Texas Weekly: Cruz, Rubio in Houston Pre-Debate
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio plan appearances before the Feb. 25 Houston presidential debate, a couple of senators pick against a House incumbent and the Hotlist gets an update — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Racial Incident at Texas A&M Sparks Outrage
An incident earlier this week on the campus of Texas A&M University where students visiting from an inner-city Dallas charter school were harassed with racial slurs is spurring an investigation.
Posted inState Government
Cruz Will Talk to Harris County GOP Before Feb. 25 Debate
Also, Rubio plans a fundraiser in Houston and Hillary Clinton draws a nod from the largest Latino political group in Texas.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside Intelligence: About That First Year for Abbott…
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about your evaluation of the governor’s first year in office.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: After N.H., Presidential Hopefuls Shift Gears
In the aftermath of the New Hampshire primaries, the field of candidates cleared some on the Republican side while the remaining hopefuls began the job of positioning themselves for the upcoming contests in South Carolina and Nevada.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
New in Trib+Water: Utilities Feel Drought’s Impact
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Past the worst of the drought, water utilities are still feeling the impact, talk of a statewide water grid resurfaces and an interview with filmmaker Merri Lisa Trigilio.
