https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/john-jordan/The latest news by John Jordan.enFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:45:17 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/28/kinky-friedman-campaign-governor/A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.By John JordanFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:45:17 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/28/kinky-friedman-campaign-governor/Kinky Friedman at home on his ranch in Medina, Dec. 12, 2013.Kinky Friedman poses for a photo though a cloud of cigar smoke at home on his ranch in Medina on Dec. 12, 2013.Todd Wiseman/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/20/texas-photography-coronavirus-pandemic/Photojournalists are regularly in the thick of things when they cover stories, but 2020 has made their jobs even more difficult. Here's a look at the work of five Tribune photographers in this extraordinary year — and some of the gear they've used.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr., John Jordan, Pu Ying Huang, Eddie Gaspar, Jordan Vonderhaar and Shelby TauberSun, 20 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/20/texas-photography-coronavirus-pandemic/Photojournalist Jordan Vonderhaar has used personal protective equipment and other gear while covering protests and the COVID-19 pandemic.Personal protective equipment that Jordan Vonderhaar has used while covering protests and the COVID-19 pandemic. -Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/15/texas-protest-police-brutality-racism/The demonstrations against police brutality that have swept through Texas haven't been confined to its largest cities. Texas Tribune photographers documented marches in smaller cities and towns across the state. Here are some of their images.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr. and John JordanMon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/15/texas-protest-police-brutality-racism/Demonstrators marched in Tyler on June 1 to protest the death of George Floyd. Floyd was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. The officers involved have been fired and charged in connection with his death.Demonstrators march in Tyler to protest the death of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020.Courtesy of Sarah A. Miller/The Tyler Morning Telegraphhttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/24/texas-coronavirus-bars-bowling-alleys-reopening/As Texas gradually reopens, bars were allowed to open their doors to start off Memorial Day weekend. Texas Tribune photographers were out Friday and Saturday to capture how that went in Austin.By John JordanSun, 24 May 2020 13:33:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/24/texas-coronavirus-bars-bowling-alleys-reopening/A bouncer sprayed a customer's hands with hand sanitizer, a common sight as Texas bars reopened Friday.A bouncer sprays customer's hands with hand sanitizer, a common sight as Texas bars reopen on Friday.Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/12/texas-coronavirus-photo-essay/COVID-19 has changed the world in ways few imagined possible. As the virus spread across the globe and found its way to Texas, Tribune journalists and photojournalists have been there every step of the way, documenting the changes the new coronavirus has brought into all our lives.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr., Eddie Gaspar and John JordanTue, 12 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/12/texas-coronavirus-photo-essay/Traffic on Interstate 35 near downtown Austin was light during the coronavirus pandemic.Downtown Austin during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 12, 2020.Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2019/12/31/texas-2019-photography-higlights/Here's a look back at our favorite photographs by freelancers, fellows and our new photography department.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr. and John JordanTue, 31 Dec 2019 00:01:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2019/12/31/texas-2019-photography-higlights/Mourners at a service held for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Dhaliwal was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Sept. 27, 2019.Mourners at a service held for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Dhaliwal was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Sept. 27, 2019.Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/01/texas-tribune-festival-2019-photos/Here's a look back at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival through the eyes of Tribune photographers.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr. and John JordanTue, 01 Oct 2019 00:01:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/01/texas-tribune-festival-2019-photos/The Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue was among the venues hosting 2019 Texas Tribune Festival events.Congress Ave. during The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 28, 2019.Marshall Tidrick for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/04/photos-el-paso-shooting-show-terror-and-grief/The world again turned its eyes to Texas after a gunman killed 20 and injured 26 more at an El Paso Walmart. Photographers were on the scene instantly, stayed through the night, and they’re back today. Here is some of their work.By John JordanSun, 04 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/04/photos-el-paso-shooting-show-terror-and-grief/https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/28/86th-texas-legislature-photos/Take a look back at the 2019 regular legislative session as seen through the lenses of Texas Tribune photographers.By Miguel Gutierrez Jr. and John JordanTue, 28 May 2019 00:01:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/28/86th-texas-legislature-photos/Flowers and foliage outside the Capitol on April 9.Flowers and foliage outside the Capitol on April 9, 2019.Juan Figueroa/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/21/gallery-guatemalan-family-hasnt-seen-their-8-year-old-months/A collection of photos by Carlos Sebastián for Nómada and Michael Stravato for the Tribune shows David Xol and Florinda Bol in Guatemala and the Texas facility where their son has been held since late May.By John Jordan, Carlos Sebastián and Michael StravatoTue, 21 Aug 2018 12:36:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/21/gallery-guatemalan-family-hasnt-seen-their-8-year-old-months/Florinda Bol holds a picture of her son Byron, who is in a shelter in Baytown, a thousand miles from their Guatemalan village.Florinda Bol holds a picture of her son Byron. Byron is in a shelter in Baytown, a thousand miles away, where he’s been for months.Carlos Sebastián/Nómadahttps://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/2018/06/17/texas-republican-party-gop-convention-photo-gallery/There were lots of speeches, a contentious race for state party chair and a debate over the party's platform. Check out scenes from the 2018 Republican Party of Texas convention.By John JordanSun, 17 Jun 2018 11:44:53 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/17/texas-republican-party-gop-convention-photo-gallery/Workers sweep up confetti after Gov. Greg Abbott's keynote speech at the Republican Party of Texas convention in San Antonio on June 15, 2018.Workers sweep up confetti after Gov. Greg Abbott's keynote speech at the Republican Party of Texas convention in San Antonio on June 15, 2018.Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/25/best-photos-2017/From tumultuous sessions in the Texas Legislature to widespread devastation from Hurricane Harvey, reporters and photographers for The Texas Tribune were on scene to capture the big picture and the human details.By John JordanMon, 25 Dec 2017 00:01:00 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/25/best-photos-2017/https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/11/orourke-v-cruz-abbotts-latino-outreach-confederate-monuments-podcast/On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the Beto O'Rourke-Ted Cruz matchup, Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to make inroads with Latino voters and what to do about Confederate monuments at the Capitol. By Emily Ramshaw and John JordanWed, 11 Oct 2017 15:22:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/11/orourke-v-cruz-abbotts-latino-outreach-confederate-monuments-podcast/Emily Albracht / Todd Wisemanhttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/04/gun-politics-rex-tillerson-and-states-health-commission-podcast/On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Edgar about gun politics in Texas, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's Trump press conference and our investigation into unrest at the state's health commission. By Emily Ramshaw and John JordanWed, 04 Oct 2017 15:07:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/04/gun-politics-rex-tillerson-and-states-health-commission-podcast/Emily Albracht / Todd Wisemanhttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/09/07/slideshow-digging-out-hurricane-harvey/Since Hurricane Harvey first hit the Texas coast on Aug. 25, Texans have had to come to terms with widespread damage caused by the storm. Take a look at just some of what Texans are dealing with.By John JordanThu, 07 Sep 2017 14:28:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/09/07/slideshow-digging-out-hurricane-harvey/Echanda Goodman spreads out family photographs salvaged from the flood to dry under the carport on Sept. 4, 2017. ​Pu Ying Huang 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/2017/05/14/slideshow-mothers-day-massacre/One night last week at the Texas Capitol, a group of Republican lawmakers announced a plan to kill a lot of bills. Observers on social media called it the "Mother's Day Massacre." Here is the long day in pictures.By Bob Daemmrich and John JordanSun, 14 May 2017 14:44:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/14/slideshow-mothers-day-massacre/A day in the life of Texas lawmakers.A day in the life of Texas lawmakers.Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/04/08/texas-house-takes-budget-day-pictures/After more than 15 hours of debate, the Texas House passed its budget proposal early Friday morning, 131-16. Here's the story in pictures. By John JordanSat, 08 Apr 2017 14:37:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2017/04/08/texas-house-takes-budget-day-pictures/The Texas House of Representatives takes up the budget on April 6, 2017.The Texas House of Representatives takes up the budget on April 6, 2017.Laura Skelding for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/16/peniel-joseph-on-racial-justice-in-21st-century/Full video of Peniel Joseph's keynote address on "What Does Racial Justice Mean in the 21st Century?" from The Texas Tribune's Symposium on Race and Public Policy, held at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin on January 13-14, 2017. By John JordanMon, 16 Jan 2017 13:13:54 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/16/peniel-joseph-on-racial-justice-in-21st-century/