When Evan Smith helped launch the nonprofit Texas Tribune in 2009, he set out to get people engaged in their government again, especially in places where newspaper coverage has dwindled. The Tribune introduced blogs, multimedia, troves of government data, and something old-fashioned for an online news startup: face-to-face conversations.
Aug 07 2012
The TribCast is venturing out of its windowless recording room, and you're invited to join the conversation.
Aug 09 2012
The #TribuneFest Twitter Chat is a weekly live Twitter conversation held every Thursday with Tribune reporters and festival speakers on the six topics featured at this year's upcoming #TribuneFest.
Join us on Thursday, Aug., 9 for our first Twitter chat of the season: a live discussion between Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, and Tribune reporter Julián Aguilar on voter ID, redistricting and new Latino leadership in the state.
Aug 16 2012
The #TribuneFest Twitter Chat is a weekly live Twitter conversation held every Thursday with Tribune reporters and festival speakers on the six topics featured at this year's upcoming #TribuneFest.
Join Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, and Tribune reporter Reeve Hamilton for a discussion on the changes in higher education, helping underserved populations and improving student success.
Aug 23 2012
This event is co-produced by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and presented by IBC Bank.
Join U.S. Sens. John Cornyn of Texas, David Vitter of Louisiana, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and moderator Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio for a luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 23.
Tickets are $40, and a number of sponsorship levels are also available. Register online or contact the Hispanic Chamber at 210-225-0462 for more information.
Aug 23 2012
Join us on Thursday, Aug., 23 for our third #TribuneFest Twitter chat of the series: a live discussion between Sen. John Carona and Tribune reporter Aman Batheja on transportation funding in the next legislative session, toll roads and high-speed rail in Texas.
Aug 30 2012
The #TribuneFest Twitter Chat is a live Twitter conversation held every Thursday with Tribune reporters and festival speakers on the six topics featured at this year's upcoming #TribuneFest.
Join us on Thursday, Aug., 30 for our fourth installment in the series: a discussion between Craig Watkins, Dallas District Attorney, and Tribune reporter Brandi Grissom on crime, prosecutorial misconduct and forensic science.
