Matthew Watkins, Author at San Antonio Report

Biden’s wins in Texas cities couldn’t offset Trump’s edge in rural counties

by Mandi Cai, Matthew Watkins, Anna Novak and Darla Cameron, The Texas Tribune November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Democrats entered Election Day hopeful that Texas had changed enough politically and demographically to turn blue. It didn’t happen.

Bill Powers, former president of the University of Texas at Austin

Former University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers has died

by Matthew Watkins March 10, 2019March 10, 2019

Business & Tech

Apple Announces $1B Expansion in Austin

by Matthew Watkins December 13, 2018January 31, 2020

Bill Filing for 2019 Session Begins with Legislation on Marijuana, Taxes, and Daylight Saving Time

by Matthew Watkins November 12, 2018November 12, 2018

Trump Administration Reunites 57 Immigrant Children Under 5, Declares ‘Eligible’ Reunifications Complete

by Matthew Watkins July 12, 2018January 31, 2020

Business & Tech

Trump Taps Brad Parscale As His 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager

by Matthew Watkins February 27, 2018January 31, 2020

Business & Tech

Two Texas Cities – Austin and Dallas – on Short List for Second Amazon Headquarters

by Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune and Matthew Watkins January 18, 2018January 31, 2020

College Tuition in Texas is Poised to Climb Slightly in 2018

by Matthew Watkins November 20, 2017November 20, 2017

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Won’t Seek Re-election

by Matthew Watkins October 25, 2017October 26, 2017

Lawrence Schovanec is president of Texas Tech University.

How Tech’s President Juggles Free Speech and Political Polarization

by Matthew Watkins September 27, 2017September 26, 2017