Alejandro Mayorkas joins Texas Tribune Festival lineup
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary will be interviewed by Laura Barrón-López of “PBS News Hour.” Full Story
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Matt Ewalt joined The Texas Tribune as senior director of events and live journalism in March 2023. He previously worked at Chautauqua Institution in Western New York in various roles, including vice president and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education and editor of The Chautauquan Daily. Serving alongside the Tribune's events team, Matt is responsible for the strategic vision and execution of the Tribune’s live journalism, which includes The Texas Tribune Festival and year-round events across Texas aimed at fostering civic engagement and democratic participation. He lives in Austin.
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary will be interviewed by Laura Barrón-López of “PBS News Hour.” Full Story
Buzzy governors bookend one of our strongest programs ever. Full Story
We’ve added Nancy Pelosi, Janet Yellen, Lyle Lovett, Wes Moore and Daniel Lubetzky to our roster of more than 300 speakers across 100 must-see conversations on the issues facing our state and our nation. Join us. Full Story
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, the president of the Gates Foundation’s U.S. program and a pair of GOP candidates who beat Texas House incumbents have also been confirmed for our annual ideas conference. Full Story
The three big names are joining a stellar lineup of newsmakers Sept. 5-7 at Texas’ breakout politics and policy event. Full Story
There are several new names joining our annual celebration of and commitment to a stronger democracy. Full Story
Reserve your spot to connect with other Texans and big-name speakers on issues that affect our daily lives. Full Story
Our celebration of big, bold ideas that drive politics and policy will also highlight our We the Texans project. Full Story
Our partnership will feature authors who speak at our Texas Tribune Festival and other events, as well as our journalists’ recommendations of great Texas reads. Purchases support local bookstores and local journalism. Full Story
The free, family-friendly street fair is a great introduction to the Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story