In the latest installment of our mini-documentary series, “Under the Dome,” we chronicle the path state Rep. Dennis Bonnen took to become the next likely speaker of the Texas House.
Jianing “Holly” He
Jianing “Holly” He was a multimedia fellow at The Texas Tribune in 2018-19. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. After graduating from Northwestern University, where she studied journalism and psychology, she spent the summer at CNN International in Atlanta helping to produce special programming projects. She previously edited documentaries for Chicago’s Kindling Group, investigated cryptocurrency exchanges in China as an intern with Reuters Shanghai, and produced podcasts for the Daily Northwestern. In her spare time she can be found reading Haruki Murakami, solving jigsaw puzzles or cooking.
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Dis-Integration
Watch Texas Tribune reporters discuss their project on school segregation
Watch as the Tribune’s Alexa Ura and Aliyya Swaby discuss their reporting for the “Dis-Integration” series that examines the challenges school communities have faced in integrating their schools.
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Texas Legislature 2019
In the Texas Legislature, bills filed on marijuana, daylight saving are all fair game
Watch the first episode of our mini-documentary series, “Under the Dome,” chronicling the cast of characters passing laws in the Texas State Capitol.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Watch victory, concession speeches from Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defeated U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, after an intense campaign battle that drew national attention.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Though they’ve never met, Mike Collier and Dan Patrick virtually debate the issues for Texas Lt. Gov.
Watch the latest version of our “Split Decision” series, which includes Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Mike Collier, his Democratic challenger.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Congressional rivals John Carter and MJ Hegar talk immigration, veterans and tattoos
Watch the latest version of our “Split Decision” series, which includes U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, and MJ Hegar, his Democratic challenger.
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The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival
2018 Tribfest: Texas midterm elections, Brett Kavanaugh, and other issues
Watch as we look back at some of the news made at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
We set up a virtual debate between Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz. Hear where they stand.
Watch O’Rourke and Cruz virtually debate issues like immigration, guns and health care.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith’s seat.
In Texas’ 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our “Split Decision” video series.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Trade wars, “Meatless Mondays” and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off
In the latest edition of our “Split Decision” video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate.