Reeve, Ross, Neena and Emily discuss the backlash over comments made by a state representative on Texas Muslim Capitol Day, lawmakers’ response to a controversial blog post, and the future of the state’s economic incentive programs.
Todd Wiseman
Todd Wiseman was the senior editor for video and multimedia at The Texas Tribune, where he worked from 2010 to 2023. Todd previously worked at the Austin School of Film and Synthetic Pictures and interned for director Richard Linklater. At The Texas Tribune, Todd helped develop the “Stump Interrupted” series, which won a national Edward R. Murrow award. He also co-produced the award-winning documentary “Beyond The Wall.” A Fort Worth native, he graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual degree in film and English and is based in Austin.
Posted inState Government
TribCast: Criminal Charges, Open Carry and Appointments
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Terri discuss a recent ruling allowing the case against former Gov. Rick Perry to proceed, the reactions to open carry advocates at the Texas Capitol, and Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointees to university system boards.
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Politics
Video: Patrick, Paxton, Hegar, Miller Speak at TPPF Forum
Here’s video of the “Future of Texas” panel discussion from the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s policy orientation forum. Participants included Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
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TribCast: What To Watch For In 2015
Reeve is joined by a number of Tribune reporters who provide some insight about what issues are likely to become hot topics during the legislative session in 2015.
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2014: The Year in Photos
Take a look at our photographers’ picks for the top Texas Tribune images of 2014 — from gubernatorial frontrunners to workers injured on the job to the people affected by West Texas’ oil and gas boom.
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2014: The Year in Photos
Take a look at our photographers’ picks for the top Texas Tribune images of 2014 — from gubernatorial front-runners to workers injured on the job to the people affected by West Texas’ oil and gas boom.
Posted inState Government
TribCast: The Best of Our 2014 Live Shows
In a special edition of the TribCast, we revisit some of the best moments from this year’s live shows, with appearances by members of the Slate Political Gabfest, state Reps. Jason Villalba and Donna Howard, and the Jason Roberts Band.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
Animation: How Big is the Eagle Ford Shale Boom?
How many people have moved to the Eagle Ford Shale as a result of its energy boom? That’s a tough question to answer — but we give it a shot in this animation, which is part of our Shale Life project.
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Livestream: Ted Cruz on Internet Regulation
We’re livestreaming U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks on Internet taxation and the future of the web at Capitol Factory in Austin. Cruz has argued that regulating the Internet threatens entrepreneurial freedom.
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TribCast: Poll Results, Apologies and The Shale Life
Reeve, Jay, Emily and Ross gab about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, an unexpected apology in a race for a seat in the Texas House, and the release of the Trib’s Shale Life Project.
