Past Contributions

• Democrats Attack Abortion Sonogram Bill with Amendments

  By Reeve Hamilton and Morgan Smith March 3, 2011

  During day two of the Legislature's debate on House Bill 15, state Rep. Sid Miller's abortion sonogram bill, House Democrats made their displeasure known with a parade of amendments. Full Story 

• Colby Bohannan: The TT Interview

  By Reeve Hamilton March 3, 2011

  The Texas State University junior on his new organization, the Former Majority Association for Equality, its college scholarships exclusively for white men and why he contends he's not a racist. Full Story 

• The Weekly TribCast: Episode 69

  By Reeve Hamilton March 2, 2011

  On this week's episode, Evan, Reeve, Ben and Brandi discuss Gov. Rick Perry's Twitter feed, the state's changing demographics and issues of innocence. Full Story 

• Texplainer: Are Illegal Immigrants Importing Illness?

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 28, 2011

  In a recent Tribune article, state Rep. Leo Berman alleged that illegal immigrants are bringing infectious diseases into Texas. Is he right? Full Story 

• Berman Leads Charge From GOP's Right Flank

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 28, 2011

  In 2009, state Rep. Leo Berman's bills — like the ones restricting illegal immigrants to certain geographical regions and denying them access to higher education — failed to gain traction. But with a Republican supermajority now in control, this could very well be the session of Leo. Full Story 

• Farouk Shami to Appear on "Celebrity Apprentice"

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 27, 2011

  Texans know Farouk Shami as a former long-shot candidate for governor, the head of a hair care empire, and the inspiration for perhaps the greatest campaign song of all time. Soon, Shami will add another job to that list: guest judge on Celebrity Apprentice. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 2/21 to 2/25

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 25, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Tom Leppert: "Why I'm Running"

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 25, 2011

  Exiting Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert has released a lengthy (as in, more than three minutes) video on YouTube explaining why the Republican is running for U.S. Senate. Full Story 

• Tom Leppert Announces Senate Bid

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 25, 2011

  It's official. Republican Tom Leppert, who stepped down as mayor of Dallas this week, told a Dallas TV station that he is joining the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in 2012. Full Story 

• Cigarroa: Campus Carry Creates "Less-Safe Environment"

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 24, 2011

  Today, University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa issued a letter to Gov. Rick Perry weighing in on the touchy issue of allowing concealed handguns in college campus buildings. In short: He's against it. Full Story