Marking a new era in Texas politics, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were sworn in on a bright sunny Tuesday, so we ease into this week’s playlist off the news with pianist Bill Evans’ solo rendition of “On a Clear Day.”
John Jordan
John Jordan is the deputy director of photography, part of the team that ensures our stories are graced with arresting visuals. Based in Austin, John grew up in South America and has managed to hang on to some Spanish. A lifelong musician, John switched careers at the age of 50, working for the Austin bureau of The Dallas Morning News for four years before joining the Tribune in early 2012.
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About the 2016 Presidential Election
Presidential election cycles can have the feel of the beginning of summer vacation for students: School seems like a long way off, but before you know it, it’s here.
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Slideshow: Inauguration Day
This slideshow features the work of our photographers, who covered Tuesday’s parade, speeches and inauguration of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, along with the inaugural ball at the Austin Convention Center.
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Inside Texas Politics: A New Lieutenant Governor
This week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics with host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey leads off with an interview with Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick.
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The Playlist: Them Changes
This week was marked by a big turnover in state government, so we’re launching our playlist of the news with “Changes,” played here by the Band of Gypsys.
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Slideshow: Day One of the 84th Legislature
On the first day of the 84th Legislature, state lawmakers were sworn into office amidst family and friends. Afterwards, the House re-elected Joe Straus speaker, while the Senate made Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa president pro tempore.
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Elected Officials Directory Updated and Upgraded
With a new group of legislators set to be sworn in, we’ve updated our Elected Officials Directory to include all the officials taking office in 2015. Not only is the directory easier to navigate, you can now share individual lawmaker pages on social media.
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View a map of Texas Capitol offices
While they might not be completely moved in, the lawmakers of the 84th Legislature have their Capitol offices. We’ve updated our office maps so you can see exactly where your lawmaker’s office is located.
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Inside Texas Politics: Budget, Quakes and Local Control
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey focus on the 84th Texas Legislature, which starts Tuesday.
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The Playlist: Brand New Day
With the 84th Legislature starting next week and new faces in every statewide office, it feels like a “Brand New Day” in and around the Capitol, so that’s how we started this week’s playlist off of the week’s news.
