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University of Texas at Austin where she studies journalism and French. Madlin previously worked at the Houston Chronicle as both a metro intern in Houston and as an intern in their Austin bureau covering the Texas Legislature. She has worked at The Daily Texan since her freshman year and has been an editor and writer, as well as co-host of the Texan Podcast. </p> <ul class="social_links"> <li><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a37373f313f36382f283d1a2e3f223b292e2833382f343f7435283d"> <i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> <span><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1875757d737d747a6d6a7f586c7d60796b6c6a717a6d767d36776a7f">[email protected]</span><script data-cfhash="f9e31" type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */!function(){try{var t="currentScript"in document?document.currentScript:function(){for(var t=document.getElementsByTagName("script"),e=t.length;e--;)if(t[e].getAttribute("data-cfhash"))return t[e]}();if(t&&t.previousSibling){var e,r,n,i,c=t.previousSibling,a=c.getAttribute("data-cfemail");if(a){for(e="",r=parseInt(a.substr(0,2),16),n=2;a.length-n;n+=2)i=parseInt(a.substr(n,2),16)^r,e+=String.fromCharCode(i);e=document.createTextNode(e),c.parentNode.replaceChild(e,c)}t.parentNode.removeChild(t);}}catch(u){}}()/* ]]> */</script></span> </a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://twitter.com/madlinbmek" target="_blank"> <i class="fa fa-twitter"></i> <span>@madlinbmek</span> </a></li> </ul> </div> <section id="contributions"> <a name="contributions"></a> <h2>Recent Contributions</h2> <div class="contributions"> <nav class="pagination"> <ul class="pagination"><li class="disabled"><span class="disabled prev"><span>&lsaquo;</span> previous</span></li><li><span class="current page">1</span></li><li><a href="?page=2#contributions" class="page">2</a></li><li><a href="?page=3#contributions" class="page">3</a></li><li><a href="?page=4#contributions" class="page">4</a></li><li><a href="?page=5#contributions" class="page">5</a></li><li><a href="?page=6#contributions" class="page">6</a></li><li class="last"><a href="?page=2#contributions" class="next">next <span>&rsaquo;</span></a></li></ul> </nav> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/florida-superintendents-rally-against-state-test/">Florida Superintendents Rally Against State Test</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/florida-superintendents-rally-against-state-test/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/StudentTesting_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/StudentTesting_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Shannan Muskopf</cite> </div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>Protests </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/26/us/superintendents-in-florida-say-tests-failed-states-schools-not-vice-versa.html?ref=education&_r=1">against the adoption of Common Core tests</a><span> pushed Florida lawmakers to create a last-minute fix – swapping out the tests — which would bring even more backlash from educators and teaching associations.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/florida-superintendents-rally-against-state-test/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/district-embraces-immigrants-improves-education-ou/">District Embraces Immigrants, Improves Education Outcomes</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/district-embraces-immigrants-improves-education-ou/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/06/18/DISDPre-K9_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="Students in Pre-K teacher Josefina Pineda's class sing to practice their language skills at the Dallas Independent School District Cesar Chavez Learning Center in Dallas, Texas."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/06/18/DISDPre-K9_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="Students in Pre-K teacher Josefina Pineda's class sing to practice their language skills at the Dallas Independent School District Cesar Chavez Learning Center in Dallas, Texas." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Robert W. Hart</cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">Students in Pre-K teacher Josefina Pineda's class sing to practice their language skills at the Dallas Independent School District Cesar Chavez Learning Center in Dallas, Texas.</div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>With a record influx of Spanish-speaking families, educators in Rogers, Ark., are </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://hechingerreport.org/in-a-conservative-corner-of-arkansas-schools-welcome-immigrants/">integrating English language students</a><span> and encouraging them to take high-level courses, resulting in improved test scores for all students.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/district-embraces-immigrants-improves-education-ou/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/specialized-internet-providers-offer-k-12-innovati/">Specialized Internet Providers Offer K-12 Innovation</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/specialized-internet-providers-offer-k-12-innovati/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/computerclassroom_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/computerclassroom_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>A new report from the New Media Consortium suggests that education policymakers and community members should be considering </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/https://thejournal.com/articles/2015/10/23/report-research-education-networks-make-sense-for-k12-as-bandwidth-demands-increase.aspx">an alternative to high-cost, low-speed Internet providers</a><span>.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/specialized-internet-providers-offer-k-12-innovati/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/q-steven/">The Q&A: Steven Woltering</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/q-steven/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/28/WolteringTT_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="Steven Woltering is an assistant professor in the department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/28/WolteringTT_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="Steven Woltering is an assistant professor in the department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> <div class="photo_caption">Steven Woltering is an assistant professor in the department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University.</div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:00:00 -0500" title="2015-10-28 23:00"> Oct. 28, 2015 </time></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>In this week's Q&A, we interview Steven Woltering, assistant professor at Texas A&M University.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/28/q-steven/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/shift-new-guidelines-set-mammograms/">In Shift, New Guidelines Set for Mammograms</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/shift-new-guidelines-set-mammograms/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/11/14/Rural_Cancer9608_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="X-Ray Technologist Donna Fehl, prepares to scan a patient on a mobile mammogram machine at a clinic in Port Arthur, Texas, Monday, November 11, 2013."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/11/14/Rural_Cancer9608_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="X-Ray Technologist Donna Fehl, prepares to scan a patient on a mobile mammogram machine at a clinic in Port Arthur, Texas, Monday, November 11, 2013." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Michael Stravato</cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">X-Ray Technologist Donna Fehl, prepares to scan a patient on a mobile mammogram machine at a clinic in Port Arthur, Texas, Monday, November 11, 2013.</div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>The American Cancer Society changed its </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://keranews.org/post/american-cancer-society-rolls-out-new-mammogram-guidelines">recommendations for how often women over 40 should get mammograms</a><span>, further stoking concerns about the potential costs and perceived benefits of less frequent testing.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/shift-new-guidelines-set-mammograms/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/texas-cuts-medicaid-funding-planned-parenthood/">Texas Cuts Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/texas-cuts-medicaid-funding-planned-parenthood/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/24/PlannedParenthood_EATX_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="Planned Parenthood clinic in Austin, Texas."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/24/PlannedParenthood_EATX_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="Planned Parenthood clinic in Austin, Texas." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by John Jordan</cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">Planned Parenthood clinic in Austin, Texas.</div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>State officials told Planned Parenthood affiliates they were </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/10/19/texas-medicaid-planned-parenthood/74215566/">no longer eligible to receive Medicaid</a><span> funding because of a controversial video of Planned Parenthood officials discussing fetal tissue.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/texas-cuts-medicaid-funding-planned-parenthood/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/children-diagnosed-food-allergies-due-inaccurate-t/">Children Diagnosed with Food Allergies Due to Inaccurate Tests</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/children-diagnosed-food-allergies-due-inaccurate-t/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Food-Allergies-alt_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Food-Allergies-alt_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>Common skin prick tests used to diagnose food allergies </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-overreaction-to-food-allergies/">cause “false positives’’ in a number of tests</a><span>, according to a new study in the journal </span><i>Pediatrics.</i></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/children-diagnosed-food-allergies-due-inaccurate-t/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/fda-approves-new-drug-pancreatic-cancer/">FDA Approves New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/fda-approves-new-drug-pancreatic-cancer/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Pharma_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Pharma_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>A </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/10/22/merrimack-pharma-fda-idINL3N12M51520151022">new pancreatic cancer therapy</a><span> from Merrimack Pharmaceutical Inc. was approved by the Food and Drug Administration, marking the company's first drug to get regulatory clearance.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/fda-approves-new-drug-pancreatic-cancer/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/mediterranean-diet-linked-healthy-aging-brain/">Mediterranean Diet Linked to Healthy Aging Brain</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/mediterranean-diet-linked-healthy-aging-brain/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/05/29/FarmToTable-1_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/05/29/FarmToTable-1_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Graphic by Todd Wiseman / Dennis Wilkinson / Tim Sackton / Chris Harrison</cite> </div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>The Mediterranean diet, already shown to be beneficial for reducing risk of Alzheimer’s, may </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/21/us-health-mediterraneandiet-aging-brain-idUSKCN0SF2UF20151021">help keep aging brains more youthful.</a></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/mediterranean-diet-linked-healthy-aging-brain/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/most-connected-hospitals-named/">“Most Connected’’ Hospitals Named</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/most-connected-hospitals-named/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/10/01/10-1-14_Ebola_5071954edit_JPG_260x1000_q100.JPG" alt="An exterior view of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Oct. 1, 2014."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/10/01/10-1-14_Ebola_5071954edit_JPG_800x1000_q100.JPG" title="An exterior view of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Oct. 1, 2014." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Cooper Neill</cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">An exterior view of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Oct. 1, 2014.</div> </div> <header> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>Eight hospitals in North Texas were named to</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/techflash/2015/10/techflashs-5-things-six-north-texas-hospitals.html"> US News & World Report’s “most connected’’ list</a><span> for 2015-16, which identified 159 hospitals nationwide as best in terms of “clinical connectedness, patient safety and patient engagement.’’</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/most-connected-hospitals-named/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/bookshelf-oct-27-2015/">The Bookshelf: Oct. 27, 2015</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/bookshelf-oct-27-2015/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/26/ADVENTURES_IN_HUMAN_BEING_TT_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/26/ADVENTURES_IN_HUMAN_BEING_TT_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:00:00 -0500" title="2015-10-26 23:00"> Oct. 26, 2015 </time></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights <em>Adventures in Human Being</em></span><i>.</i></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/26/bookshelf-oct-27-2015/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/23/brief-oct-23-2015/">The Brief: State Turns Up Heat on Planned Parenthood</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/23/brief-oct-23-2015/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/01/08/TxTrib-PlannedParenthoodAustin_Tamir.Kalifa-4815_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2014/01/08/TxTrib-PlannedParenthoodAustin_Tamir.Kalifa-4815_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Tamir Kalifa</cite> </div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/reynolds-john/">John Reynolds</a> and <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Fri, 23 Oct 2015 05:59:00 -0500" title="2015-10-23 05:59"> Oct. 23, 2015 </time></li><li class="comments"><a class="comments" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/23/brief-oct-23-2015/comments/"><span class="value">12</span><span class="label">Comments</span></a></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>Texas health officials on Thursday ratcheted up the pressure on Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, making visits to facilities in four cities.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/23/brief-oct-23-2015/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/22/brief-oct-22-2015/">The Brief: On the Cruz-Bush Relationship, It's Complicated</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/22/brief-oct-22-2015/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/20/BushCruz_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt=""> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/20/BushCruz_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="" class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> </div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/reynolds-john/">John Reynolds</a> and <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:59:00 -0500" title="2015-10-22 05:59"> Oct. 22, 2015 </time></li><li class="comments"><a class="comments" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/22/brief-oct-22-2015/comments/"><span class="value">8</span><span class="label">Comments</span></a></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>The decision by </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/directory/george-w-bush/">George W. Bush</a><span> to say he doesn't like </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/directory/ted-cruz/">Ted Cruz</a><span> at a fundraiser for the former president's brother, </span>Jeb,<span> is drawing attention again to the complicated relationship between Texas' junior senator and the Bush family.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/22/brief-oct-22-2015/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/21/brief-oct-21-2015/">The Brief: Paul Ryan Takes Step Toward the Speakership</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/21/brief-oct-21-2015/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Paul-Ryan_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/Paul-Ryan_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Gage Skidmore</cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C.</div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/reynolds-john/">John Reynolds</a> and <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:59:00 -0500" title="2015-10-21 05:59"> Oct. 21, 2015 </time></li><li class="comments"><a class="comments" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/21/brief-oct-21-2015/comments/"><span class="value">5</span><span class="label">Comments</span></a></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>The late word Tuesday night was that Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan was set to agree to become the next speaker of the House — but only if he's put forward as a unity candidate that all of the factions in the House Republican conference could get behind.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/21/brief-oct-21-2015/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <article class=""> <header> <h1><a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/20/brief-oct-20-2015/">The Brief: Bush 43 on Cruz, "I Just Don't Like the Guy"</a></h1> </header> <div class="media story_page"> <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/20/brief-oct-20-2015/"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928im_/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/20/41BushBD_jpg_260x1000_q100.jpg" alt="Former Chief of Staff Andrew Card, l, watches at George W. Bush acknowledges applause at the Bush Library on Nov. 11, 2014."> </a> <div class="photo_links"> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/10/20/41BushBD_jpg_800x1000_q100.jpg" title="Former Chief of Staff Andrew Card, l, watches at George W. Bush acknowledges applause at the Bush Library on Nov. 11, 2014." class="lightbox enlarge">Enlarge</a> <cite>Photo by Bob Daemmrich </cite> </div> <div class="photo_caption">Former Chief of Staff Andrew Card, l, watches at George W. Bush acknowledges applause at the Bush Library on Nov. 11, 2014.</div> </div> <header> <ul class="meta separator"><li class="byline"> by <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/reynolds-john/">John Reynolds</a> and <a href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/madlin-mekelburg/">Madlin Mekelburg</a></li><li><time datetime="Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:59:00 -0500" title="2015-10-20 05:59"> Oct. 20, 2015 </time></li><li class="comments"><a class="comments" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/20/brief-oct-20-2015/comments/"><span class="value">62</span><span class="label">Comments</span></a></li></ul> </header> <section class="summary"> <p><span>Former President </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/directory/george-w-bush/">George W. Bush</a><span> let it be known at a fundraiser over the weekend for his brother, </span>Jeb<span>, that he's not fond of </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/directory/ted-cruz/">Ted Cruz</a><span>, Texas' junior senator and GOP presidential hopeful.</span></p> <a class="permalink" href="/web/20151029125928/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/20/brief-oct-20-2015/"> <i class="fa fa-share"></i> Full Story</a> </section> </article> <nav class="pagination"> <ul class="pagination"><li class="disabled"><span class="disabled prev"><span>&lsaquo;</span> previous</span></li><li><span class="current page">1</span></li><li><a href="?page=2#contributions" class="page">2</a></li><li><a href="?page=3#contributions" class="page">3</a></li><li><a href="?page=4#contributions" class="page">4</a></li><li><a href="?page=5#contributions" class="page">5</a></li><li><a href="?page=6#contributions" class="page">6</a></li><li class="last"><a 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