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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.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Ted Cruz Wants “Mano a Mano” Debate With Trump
Ted Cruz and a pair of super PACs supporting him spent Wednesday trying to get Donald Trump to agree to a “mano a mano” encounter between the two men.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
New in Trib+Water: States Differ on Water Strategy
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A new study highlights four states’ differing approaches to water strategies, rapid growth poses new dangers to the Hill Country and an interview with Zachary Sugg of the University of Arizona.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: An Unlikely Figure Emerges in Campus Carry Debate
The spotlight continues to shine brightly on Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg after he announced this week his intent to defy the state’s new campus carry law.
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Politics
Paul Bettencourt Named Texas Senate GOP Caucus Chairman
Senate Republicans unanimously selected state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, as the next chairman of their caucus at a meeting of the group Tuesday night.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Planned Parenthood Videos Yield Indictments
An investigation in Harris County into allegations that Planned Parenthood was illegally selling fetal tissue yielded indictments on Monday against the makers of undercover recordings of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Houston.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Ted Cruz Snags Endorsement From Rick Perry
Former Gov. Rick Perry, whose own bid for the White House ended four months ago, has endorsed fellow Texan Ted Cruz for president.
Posted inState Government
New in Texas Weekly: All Eyes on Iowa
Ted Cruz hits the trail and the airwaves in Iowa, Julián Castro goes to Iowa, too, for Hillary Clinton and new billionaire GOP donors emerge in Texas politics — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
Posted inState Government
The Brief: Push To Topple 10 Percent Rule Comes From Top
Bill McRaven, who is only about a year into his tenure as University of Texas System chancellor, has decided to take on a surefire controversy. He’s arguing to scrap the top 10 percent automatic admissions rule.
Posted inState Government
In TV Ad, Cruz Tells Servicemen: “I Will Have Your Back”
Also, Glenn Beck hits the campaign trail in Iowa for Cruz and Julian Castro does the same for Hillary Clinton.
