Video

More videos

• TribuneFest: A Conversation With Diana Natalicio

  By Evan Smith March 2, 2014

  At our 2/27 symposium on demographic change at the University of Texas at El Paso, I talked with UTEP President Diana Natalicio about higher ed access, affordability and completion rates. Full Story 

• TribuneFest: Education and the New Texas

  By Evan Smith March 1, 2014

  At our 2/27 symposium on demographic change at the University of Texas at El Paso, I talked education with TEA Commissioner Michael Williams, UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, Higher Ed Coordinating Board Chair Harold Hahn and San Elizario ISD Superintendent Sylvia Hopp. Full Story 

• Texas PAC Funding Ad on Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in GOP

  By Aman Batheja Feb. 28, 2014

  A political action committee is buying airtime in the state's biggest media markets ahead of Tuesday's primary to run a TV ad decrying anti-immigrant rhetoric in this year's Republican primaries. Full Story 

• TribuneFest: Health Care and the New Texas

  By Evan Smith Feb. 28, 2014

  At our 2/27 symposium on demographic change at the University of Texas at El Paso, I talked about health care challenges with Texas Health Commissioner Kyle Janek, state Rep. Marisa Márquez, D-El Paso, El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar and Eric Evans, CEO of the Sierra Providence Health Network. Full Story 

• TribuneFest: Changing Populations, Changing Politics

  By Evan Smith Feb. 28, 2014

  At our 2/27 symposium on demographic change at the University of Texas at El Paso, the Trib's Julián Aguilar talked about the changing political map with state Sen. José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, state Rep. Mary González, D-Clint, former state Rep. Dee Margo, R-El Paso, and George Antuna, co-founder of Hispanic Republicans of Texas. Full Story 

• Davis Ad Hits Abbott Over Nugent Appearance

  By Jay Root Feb. 27, 2014

  Wendy Davis has released her first attack ad against Greg Abbott. The web ad features an interview with a rape victim who expresses shock that Ted Nugent, who has admitted having affairs with underage girls, appeared with Abbott on the campaign trail. Full Story 

• TribuneFest: Will Boom Go Bust? Demographics is Destiny

  By Evan Smith Feb. 27, 2014

  AAt our 2/27 symposium on demographic change at the University of Texas at El Paso, former state demographer and U.S. Census Bureau directdor Steve Murdock discussed how population shifts will affect public policy. Full Story 

• Newsreel: Polling the Races, Moods and Weed

  By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Feb. 27, 2014

  This week in the Newsreel: The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll looks at the 2014 races, the direction of the country and legalizing marijuana. Full Story 

• In TV Ad, Smitherman Questions Paxton's Honesty

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 27, 2014

  In a new attack ad, Republican attorney general hopeful Barry Smitherman accuses his opponent, Ken Paxton, of allegedly violating ethics rules and failing to disclose financial information during his time in office. Full Story 

• Staples Campaign Ads Hit Patrick on Illegal Worker Reports

  By Morgan Smith Feb. 26, 2014

  Todd Staples' campaign began airing TV and radio ads Tuesday attacking fellow GOP lieutenant governor hopeful Dan Patrick over reports that illegal immigrants were hired to work at sports bars that Patrick owned in the 1980s. Full Story 

• TribLive: A Conversation With Southeast Texas Lawmakers

  By Evan Smith Feb. 21, 2014

  Full video of my 2/19 TribLive conversation at Lamar University in Beaumont with state Reps. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont; Allan Ritter, R-Nederland; and James White, R-Woodville. Full Story 

• Video: In Beaumont, Cruz Touts Energy Bill

  By Justin Dehn Feb. 21, 2014

  During a stop Wednesday at the Spindletop Museum in Beaumont, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz pitched his energy policy bill. Full Story