We’ve updated our Higher Ed Explorer, your go-to source for key statistics on how well Texas’ 148 public and private colleges and universities perform. This easy-to-navigate interactive database lets you explore key academic, enrollment and cost records on all of Texas’ institutions of higher learning.
Kathryn Beaty
Kathryn Beaty was a full-stack engineer at the Texas Tribune. Kathryn is a passionate yogi who brings a zen approach to her work. Before web development, Kathryn spent a few years working in online publishing as an editor. Born in Oklahoma and raised in Pennsylvania before moving to Austin, Kathryn has a bachelor’s degree in history of art and architecture and English writing (poetry track) from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to art, poetry, and yoga, some of her main interests include music, vegetables, chocolate, and craft beer.
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.

