Kinky to Gilbert: “Give the money back!”
Julián Aguilar
Julián Aguilar reported for the Tribune from 2009 to 2021, most recently on politics and on the Texas-Mexico border. He focused on immigration reform and enforcement, voter ID, international trade, border security, and the drug trade. His political coverage has included local, legislative and congressional races in Texas, as well as local and national elections in Mexico. Before joining The Texas Tribune, he was a freelance writer for the Fort Worth Weekly, a government and crime reporter for the Laredo Morning Times, and a political writer for the Rio Grande Guardian. A native of El Paso, he has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas and a master's degree in journalism from the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism at the University of North Texas.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: January 20, 2010
What do 41 Republicans in the U.S. Senate mean to Texas?
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Demographics
Latinos and the Pay Gap
In Texas, they earn 35 percent less than their Anglo counterparts — a disparity that’s bigger here than elsewhere. Is it because of education, age, discrimination, or some combination of the above?
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Politics
TribBlog: Some Still Believe
Despite a skid in his approval ratings, some are still riding the Obama Love Train.
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State Government
TribBlog: Access Granted
Should reporters wear muzzles when they’re around politicians? Some states seem to think so, but not, thankfully, Texas.
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Is Ralph Hall Too Old?
The Rockwall Republican, first elected to Congress almost thirty years ago, turns 87 in May. His seven challengers — five fellow Republicans, a Democrat, and a Libertarian — aren’t shy about making his age an issue.
