We’ve updated the data for 13 agencies in our government employee salary database. This update includes new information for the Austin Community College system, Houston ISD, the city of San Antonio and Angelo State University.
Noah Seger
Noah Seger was a software engineer at the Tribune, writing web and news applications. In addition to his background in secure software development with the Denim Group he has worked at TexasFile.com making public records from across the state available online. Originally from Corpus Christi, he studied computer science and linguistics at Trinity University in San Antonio.
Posted inHigher Education
Texas Tribune Higher Education Explorer
Texas has 148 public and private colleges and universities but no single source for easily finding statistics about how well they perform. This easy-to-navigate interactive database lets you explore key academic, enrollment and cost records on all of Texas’ institutions of higher learning.
Posted inState Government
Updated Interactive: Executions Since 2001
With Tuesday night’s execution of Marvin Wilson, Gov. Rick Perry has now overseen 245 executions. Use this updated interactive to learn more about the prisoners who have been executed since Perry became governor.
Posted inPublic Education
Data App: The Texas Public Schools Explorer
The Schools Explorer is your go-to source for academic, enrollment and financial data on Texas’ 1,300 districts and 8,500 public schools. Track graduation rates, test scores and more. Sort campuses by accountability rating and demographics. Take a bird’s-eye view of statewide stats.
Posted inPublic Education
Interactive: Compare Public Education Stats by Accountability Rating
Yearly state accountability ratings can make or break a school district. But there’s more to determining how districts stack up. Use our interactive data application to explore how districts’ demographics and finances correlate to their ratings.
Posted inState Government
The Rise and Fall of Rick Perry’s Presidential Bid
From debates and campaign stops to TV ads and parodies, here’s an interactive look at the rise and fall of Rick Perry’s presidential bid and his corresponding placement in the polls.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Visualization: Executions on Rick Perry’s Watch
During nearly 11 years in office, Rick Perry has overseen 234 executions — by far the most of any recent governor in the United States. Use our interactive to learn more about the prisoners executed since Perry became Governor in 2000.
Posted inPublic Education
News App: The Texas Public Schools Database
With the Tribune’s Texas Public Schools Database, parents, students and other readers can access key academic, financial and administrative information about every public school district and campus in the state.
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Economy
Interactive: How Would You Close the State’s Budget Gap?
Solving the state’s 2012-13 budget woes is a hard job and perhaps the best way to show that is to let you decide for yourself how the $27 billion shortfall should be closed. Use our interactive budget shortfall app to see what you’re willing to give up to close the gap.