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Erin Cobb was a 2024 events fellow at the Tribune during her junior year at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism and nonprofits. Erin previously worked as a grants coordinator intern for Students Expanding American Literacy, an Austin-based literacy nonprofit.
We talked about local news and news deserts in Texas, how communities are impacted and what can be done to ensure Texans across the state have access to reliable local news. Full Story
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During the panel conversation, the panelists talked about what inspires them to do the work they do and how they see their role in driving dialogue, activism and change. Full Story
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Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson said the region has been overwhelmed with the response of support, but work remains. Full Story
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During a Texas Tribune symposium, speakers discussed how the region’s mind-set of working together to solve problems can benefit other parts of the state. Panelists also said inaccurate narratives around immigration and border security only hurt progress. Full Story
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At a Texas Tribune event held with the LBJ School of Public Affairs’ Urban Lab, experts discussed a unified approach to working with the Texas Legislature to secure funding that would benefit employers, working parents and the broader Texas economy. Full Story
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