One of the really interesting things about this election cycle is watching the big boys under the Dome — the trade associations — pick whom to back in the crowded fields of GOP contenders for statewide office.
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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Higher Education
Board Approves New Name for New School: UT-Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas System’s newest institution now has a name. The board of regents unanimously decided Thursday that it will be called the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.
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Higher Education
Powers’ Supporters Wary as Board Mulls His Fate
Bill Powers’ future as president of the University of Texas at Austin may finally be put to a vote by the UT System’s Board of Regents on Thursday. His supporters are warily hoping for a vote of confidence.
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TribCast: Stockman, Filing Deadline and Mack Brown
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Evan talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman’s decision to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, how the 2014 election brackets shaped up, and potential job openings at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Higher Education
Texas A&M Regents to Name Interim President on Saturday
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will meet Saturday to name the interim president of Texas A&M University, whose current president is departing to become chancellor of the University of Missouri.
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Branch Endorsed by Texas Association of Builders
State Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, snagged the endorsement of HOMEPAC, the Texas Association of Builders’ political action committee, his campaign announced on Tuesday.
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Concerned Women for America Endorses Paxton
The Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee has endorsed state Sen. Ken Paxton, R-McKinney, a candidate for attorney general.
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Higher Education
UT Regents to Discuss Bill Powers’ Employment
The University of Texas System Board of Regents plans to discuss the employment of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers during a closed-door executive session at its board meeting on Thursday.
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The Playlist: I Can’t Make You Love Me
Former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken withdrew from the GOP gubernatorial primary, citing a lack of support, so our weekly news-based playlist begins with Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
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Higher Education
Ahead of Hearings, UT Regent Hall Requests Subpoena
University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall’s appearance before the legislative committee that is considering recommending his impeachment remains up in the air following an exchange between lawyers on Thursday.
