The co-chair of the committee considering the actions of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall has concluded that the regent’s behavior does not warrant impeachment.
Reeve Hamilton
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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Smitherman Endorses Branch for Attorney General
Former attorney general candidate Barry Smitherman, in posts to Twitter and Facebook on Thursday, endorsed his previous rival, state Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, in the May 27 runoff.
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TribCast: Bernie Tiede, Strip Clubs and Primary Runoffs
Evan, Brandi, Reeve and Terri talk about the release of convicted murderer Bernie Tiede, the comptroller’s attempt to collect fees from strip clubs, and the latest in the 2014 primary runoffs.
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Higher Education
Hall’s Lawyer Accuses Committee of Withholding Information
An attorney for embattled UT System Regent Wallace Hall issued a letter to the co-chairs of a legislative committee investigating the regent on Tuesday accusing them of withholding information that would exonerate the regent.
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The Playlist: Down to the River to Pray
It was confirmed this week that Gov. Rick Perry was recently baptized in the same creek as Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. So our playlist starts with Alison Krauss singing “Down To The River to Pray.”
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Higher Education
Two Texas Colleges on Title IX Investigation List
Two Texas universities are on a federal list of higher education institutions currently under investigation for possible violations of federal law in their handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints.
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Higher Education
As Student Debt Grows, Board Tries to Relieve Some Financial Pressure
Conscious of mounting student debt in Texas, the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Board announced a change this week that it hopes could alleviate some of the financial pressure on students borrowing to finance their education.
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TribCast: Executions, Land Management and Allegations
Ross, Reeve, Jim and Terri talk about what a botched execution in Oklahoma means for Texas, the state’s history with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and allegations regarding the business practices of attorney general candidate Ken Paxton.
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Higher Education
Laszlo Bock: The TT Interview
Google’s senior vice president of people operations on how to create the next Silicon Valley in Texas, whether college is worth it and how universities can better prepare students for the workforce.
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Higher Education
UT Regent Recorded Chancellor Without His Knowledge
During a closed-door session of the University of Texas System Board of Regents in August, one of the regents recorded a discussion with Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa without his knowledge, the system confirmed this week.
