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.
Come take in the Tribune's election coverage through multimedia and data visualizations at our national watch party on Election Night! Through data visualization tools and up-to-the-moment coverage from the reporting team, The Texas Tribune offers an unbeatable look at national and local election results as they happen.
Join us for a rollicking celebration with food, drinks and live music at the newly renovated Belmont in downtown Austin.
R.S.V.P. to attend.
This event is generously sponsored by AT&T.
Date
Time
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location
The Belmont 305 W. Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701
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After the polls close on Nov. 6, the political community will be trying to make sense of what happened and what the results portend for the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature. Join us for post-game analysis of the election results. This event is free and open to the public.
Presented in conjunction with the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin.
Date
Time
10:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location
Capitol Extension Auditorium 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
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Giovanni Capriglioneis the Republican representative elect for House District 98, which includes part of Tarrant County. This seat is currently held by Vicki Truitt.
Mary E. González is the Democratic representative elect for House District 75, which includes parts of El Paso County. This seat is currently held by Chente Quintanilla.
Cecil Bell Jr. is the Republican representative elect for House District 3, which comprises parts of Montgomery County and all of Waller County. This is a new seat as a result of redistricting.
Date
Time
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. The event begins promptly at 8 a.m.
Location
The Austin Club 110 E. Ninth Street, Austin, TX 78701
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The Hot Seat in Corpus Christi featuring Blake Farenthold and Todd Hunter
Join us for a light lunch and discussion about the 83rd legislative session with U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, and state Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi.
The Hot Seat conversation series is hosted by universities across the state. This event will take place at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Date
Time
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location
Lone Star Ballroom 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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The Tribune is pleased to partner with Texas A&M University on a daylong symposium about the major issues confronting higher ed in Texas over the next five to 10 years. Specifically, we'll discuss what's next on the curricular front, redefining the college/university experience, funding and Texas' changing demographics.
Speakers include Texas A&M System Chancellor JOHN SHARP, Texas A&M University President R. BOWEN LOFTIN, House Committee on Higher Education Chairman Rep. DAN BRANCH, Senate Committee on Higher Education Chairman Sen. KEL SELIGER, Texas Higher Education Commissioner RAYMUND PAREDES and Texas State University President DENISE M. TRAUTH.
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Date
Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 77845
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