This episode shows how San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit officers are trained to de-escalate crises.
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
Stem Cell Clinics Proliferate Amid Lack of Regulation
The number of stem cell treatment centers has exploded in recent years, although critics say the clinics may offer questionable medical value for a wide range of ailments.
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Study: NFL Players Risked Memory Loss From Concussions
National Football League players who suffered serious concussions may be at risk for brain damage and memory loss later in life, according to a new study that collected data on former players.
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The Brief: May 25, 2015
A hectic weekend at the Legislature culminated in a major reversal by the House late Sunday on whether to allow a controversial abortion bill to be debated on the floor.
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New in Texas Weekly: Budget Negotiators Finish Work
With tax deal in hand, budget negotiators finish up work, Greg Abbott issues his first veto and the legislative machine kicks into high gear — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($).
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The Brief: May 22, 2015
Four large donors to the nonprofit currently documenting Texas lawmakers this session are well-known backers of conservative causes.
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Budget Negotiators Push Toward Final Agreements
Also, several bills were sent Thursday to the governor’s desk and a union dues bill heats up the Texas House.
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GOP Lawmakers Differ on Reasons Not to Sign Gay Marriage Letter
Also, Greg Abbott makes his first veto, Marco Rubio will hold a Dallas fundraiser on his birthday and a historic donation of maps is made to the General Land Office.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside Intelligence: About Those Secret Cameras…
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in government and politics, we asked about the significance of the secret camera project and which groups are winning the session.
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The Brief: May 21, 2015
Budget conferees on Wednesday settled on funding levels for public education and border security, but big decisions on property tax cuts and roads funding remain for Thursday.
