https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/jacob-villanueva/The latest news by Jacob Villanueva.enWed, 22 Apr 2020 18:15:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/22/tribcast-reopening-economy-testing-rural-texas-and-election-woes/On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Evan, Matthew and Emma about the slow efforts to reopen the Texas economy, a testing quandary in rural Texas and election administrators' woes over the upcoming elections.By Alexa Ura, Jacob Villanueva and Todd WisemanWed, 22 Apr 2020 18:15:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/22/tribcast-reopening-economy-testing-rural-texas-and-election-woes/At the Waco ISD Stadium, volunteers from the Central Texas Food Bank load boxes of food into cars. Thousands of people waited in line to receive food.At the Waco ISD Stadium, volunteers from the Central Texas Food Bank load boxes of food into cars. Thousands of people waited in line to receive food.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/30/families-belong-together-rallies-texas-cities-photo-gallery/Texans in multiple cities joined rallies across the country Saturday to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies and call for the reunification of thousands of immigrant children who were separated from their parentsBy Jacob VillanuevaSat, 30 Jun 2018 16:54:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/30/families-belong-together-rallies-texas-cities-photo-gallery/Demonstrators during the "Families Belong Together” rally in El Paso on June 30, 2018.Jorge Salgado for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/24/photos-texas-mexico-border-shelters-protests-tornillo-el-paso/The Tribune is at the border with reporters, photographers and videographers as we follow this fast-moving story. Here are scenes from the hectic weekend.By Alana Rocha, Jacob Villanueva and John JordanSun, 24 Jun 2018 15:30:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/24/photos-texas-mexico-border-shelters-protests-tornillo-el-paso/A young girl named Genesis waits with her brother Jose as their mother gets bus tickets in McAllen on June 23, 2018. Her family was camped out on the Brownsville/Gateway International Bridge for four days, seeking asylum.Genesis waits with her brother Jose as her mother gets bus tickets in McAllen on June 23, 2018. Her family was camped out on the Brownsville/Gateway International Bridge for four days, seeking asylum.Reynaldo Leal for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/29/slideshow-harvey/Hurricane Harvey's direct — and seemingly endless — hit on Southeast Texas has left a path of destruction and unprecedented flooding. Take a look at what the region's residents and first responders are facing.By Jacob Villanueva and John JordanTue, 29 Aug 2017 17:16:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/29/slideshow-harvey/Residents near Mission Bend view water at Brays Bayou after several days of Harvey-related rains in Houston on Aug. 31, 2017.Pu Ying huang for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/31/slideshow-2016-year-photos/Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2016, which show everything from Donald Trump campaigning in Austin to a fight over a Texas abortion law at the U.S. Supreme Court.By Jacob VillanuevaSat, 31 Dec 2016 00:01:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/31/slideshow-2016-year-photos/Daniil Eliseev, 19, from Dallas holds a flag reading "Pro Choice Texan" in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt is argued inside on March 2, 2016. The case focused on a 2013 Texas law known as House Bill 2, which led to the closure of more than 20 abortion clinics. The court overturned the law.Daniil Eliseev, 19, from Dallas holds a flag reading "Pro Choice Texan" in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt is argued inside on March 2, 2016. The case focused on a 2013 Texas law known as House Bill 2, which led to the closure of more than 20 abortion clinics. The court overturned the law.Allison Shelleyhttps://www.texastribune.org/2016/11/08/slideshow-election-day-heres-why-texans-say-theyre/The Texas Tribune is talking to voters across Texas on Election Day about their favorite candidates and the issues that are most important to them.By Jacob Villanueva and Elena Mejia LutzTue, 08 Nov 2016 14:37:29 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2016/11/08/slideshow-election-day-heres-why-texans-say-theyre/Lucious Henderson waits to vote on at the George Washington Carver Library in Austin. He said he is voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton because he believes she is the best choice for president. The 62-year-old construction inspector said the most important issue to him to this year is the economy.Lucious Henderson waits to vote on at the George Washington Carver Library in Austin. He said he is voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton because he believes she is the best choice for president. The 62-year-old construction inspector said the most important issue to him to this year is the economy.Laura Skelding for the Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2016/06/18/slideshow-trump-texas/Here's a slideshow from our photographers at the Trump rallies in Dallas and The Woodlands.By Jacob VillanuevaSat, 18 Jun 2016 16:05:31 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2016/06/18/slideshow-trump-texas/A Trump supporter waits for the candidate at a rally at Gilley's, a nightclub in Dallas, on June 16, 2016.A Trump supporter waits for the candidate at a rally at Gilley's, a nightclub in Dallas, on June 16, 2016.Allison V. Smith for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2015/09/23/tribcast-primary-drop-outs-and-a-wendy-davis/On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Patrick and Edgar about the latest shakeup on the presidential campaign trail, legal action over Medicaid rate cuts and Wendy Davis' interview with Rolling Stone magazine.By Jacob Villanueva and Emily RamshawWed, 23 Sep 2015 13:18:26 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2015/09/23/tribcast-primary-drop-outs-and-a-wendy-davis/https://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/24/tribcast-abbotts-emails-and-uttts-summer-poll/On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Ross and Jim about the contents of Gov. Greg Abbott's emails and Texas voters' perceptions on everything from presidential hopefuls to gay marriage and marijuana.By Jacob Villanueva and Emily RamshawWed, 24 Jun 2015 18:17:12 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/24/tribcast-abbotts-emails-and-uttts-summer-poll/http://www.texastribune.org/2012/05/09/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/There are more than a dozen monuments, markers and statues that reference the Confederacy on the Texas Capitol grounds. Use our interactive map — first published in 2012 — to find them. By Brandi Grissom, Christopher Chang, Jacob Villanueva and Liz CramptonWed, 24 Jun 2015 12:05:05 -0500http://www.texastribune.org/2012/05/09/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/Graphic by Jacob Villanueva / Allen Ottohttps://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/03/tribcast-the-sine-die-edition/On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the drama — or lack thereof — in the 84th Texas Legislature, Dan Patrick's political future and Rick Perry's big announcement.By Jacob VillanuevaWed, 03 Jun 2015 15:00:12 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/03/tribcast-the-sine-die-edition/https://www.texastribune.org/2015/04/15/tribcast-open-carry-state-spending-hillarys-texas/In this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Morgan about the gun battle that wasn't, the budget negotiations to come, a "non-voucher" school choice pitch and the reasons why Hillary Clinton needs Texas. By Jacob Villanueva and Emily RamshawWed, 15 Apr 2015 14:28:56 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2015/04/15/tribcast-open-carry-state-spending-hillarys-texas/https://www.texastribune.org/2013/07/04/bidness-usual-e-book/Over the course of the 83rd legislative session, we produced more than 60 articles on ethics and transparency among the state's elected officials. We've turned the "Bidness as Usual" project into a free e-book. By Emily Ramshaw, Jacob Villanueva and Travis SwicegoodThu, 04 Jul 2013 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2013/07/04/bidness-usual-e-book/Graphic by Todd Wisemanhttp://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/17/slideshow-carona/Take a photographic trip through Sen. John Carona's career in the Texas Legislature, from his swearing in as a freshman House member in 1991 to his chairmanship of the powerful Senate Committee on Business & Commerce. By Jacob VillanuevaMon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 -0500http://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/17/slideshow-carona/State Rep. John Carona holds up his right hand during his first swearing-in ceremony for the 72nd Legislature on January 8, 1991.State Rep. John Carona holds up his right hand during his first swearing-in ceremony for the 72nd Legislature on January 8, 1991.exas State Library and Archives Commissionhttps://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/17/slideshow-carona/Take a photographic trip through Sen. John Carona's career in the Texas Legislature, from his swearing in as a freshman House member in 1991 to his chairmanship of the powerful Senate Committee on Business & Commerce. By Jacob VillanuevaFri, 17 May 2013 17:47:39 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/17/slideshow-carona/https://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/09/slideshow-obama/After landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, President Obama spoke at an Austin-area high school and toured a high-tech manufacturing company. Here's a look at his visit.By Jacob VillanuevaThu, 09 May 2013 14:23:06 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/09/slideshow-obama/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-state-agencies/texas-historical-commission/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/Take a virtual tour of all the memorials on the Capitol grounds that mention the Confederacy.By Brandi Grissom, Jacob Villanueva and Christopher ChangWed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500http://www.texastribune.org/texas-state-agencies/texas-historical-commission/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/Jacob Villanuevahttps://www.texastribune.org/2012/05/09/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/Take a virtual tour of all the memorials on the Capitol grounds that mention the Confederacy.By Jacob VillanuevaWed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2012/05/09/interactive-map-capitol-confederate-markers/https://www.texastribune.org/2012/01/26/slideshow-premont-high-school/In a rare move in a state where the football field is hallowed turf, Premont ISD has suspended all athletics — including football — to improve its struggling finances. But the decision has brought little backlash from the community in South Texas, perhaps a measure of how dire the school's circumstances have become. By Jacob VillanuevaThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:30:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2012/01/26/slideshow-premont-high-school/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-people/rick-perry/slideshow-perrys-campaign-trail/From start to finish, The Texas Tribune takes a photographic look at Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid. By Jacob VillanuevaThu, 19 Jan 2012 16:02:45 -0600http://www.texastribune.org/texas-people/rick-perry/slideshow-perrys-campaign-trail/Republican candidate Rick Perry finishes a speech at the Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa, Iowa on December 28, 2011.Republican candidate Rick Perry finishes a speech at the Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa, Iowa on December 28, 2011.Bob Daemmrich