Ross, Reeve, Brandi and Thanh look ahead to the South Carolina primary, look back on the history of the death penalty in Texas, and discuss the current state of women’s health clinics in the state.
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
Texas Colleges Adjust Due to Labor Market Needs
As the economy begins to show signs of life, efforts are under way at two-year colleges across Texas to make the state’s higher ed offerings more responsive to the labor market.
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Politics
In New Online Ad, Perry is a “Champion”
Despite poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential campaign continues. Today, it released a new 60-second web ad emphasizing Perry’s never-give-up attitude.
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Higher Education
Texas State Upgraded to Emerging Research Status
There are now eight Texas universities vying to be the state’s next tier-one university. Texas State University has officially been reclassified as an “emerging research university.”
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TribCast
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 114
Evan, Ross, Emily and Reeve analyze the New Hampshire primary results, consider what lies ahead for Rick Perry, and get updates on abortion sonograms and redistricting.
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Higher Education
TAMU Takes on Tebow’s Team Over “12th Man” Trademark
The Denver Broncos may have defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in their wild-card playoff game, but are they prepared for the Texas A&M University legal department?
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Texas Candidates Struggle for Airtime in Debate
The bad news for the GOP’s presidential hopefuls from Texas? No blows landed on Mitt Romney in Saturday night’s nationally televised New Hampshire debate to knock the front-runner from his perch.
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On Twitter, Craig James Shrugs Off Google Bomb
No matter what internet search engines tell you, U.S. Senate candidate and former ESPN analyst Craig James never “killed 5 hookers.” Like presidential candidate Rick Santorum, he’s the victim of a so-called Google bomb.
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Higher Education
Forces on Left and Right Aligning in Tuition Fight
Is UT the new Wall Street? A group of students taking their cues from the worldwide Occupy movement is preparing for a battle with University of Texas System regents over proposed tuition increases.
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TribCast
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 113
Evan, Reeve, Brandi and Jim attempt to wrap their heads around the future of Rick Perry’s presidential campaign, the state of the U.S. Senate race, and what lies ahead in 2012.
