The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival

At the keynote event of the 2020 Texas Tribune Festival, Woodward discussed the process of reporting out his latest book on the Trump presidency. Full Story 

“I’ve got the message up to him,” said Allen West, who took over as party chair in July. “I’d like to see the president come back to Texas one more time, especially come back to North Texas.” Full Story 

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser also talked about his forthcoming book and America's standing in the world. Full Story 

Gary Cohn said another round of federal coronavirus relief funding is needed to ensure a strong economic recovery. Full Story 

The co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital talked during The Texas Tribune Festival about the hunt for a vaccine and how we can reopen safely. Full Story 

Speaking during The Texas Tribune Festival, Clinton said Democrats should play up the risks to health care access that could result from a more conservative high court overturning the Affordable Care Act. Full Story 

Speaking during a Texas Tribune Festival event, Hogan also said it would be a mistake for Democrats to pack the court. Full Story 

The former U.S. secretary of state discussed the takeaways from her 2016 presidential campaign, what's at stake in the general election and more about her career in public service. Full Story 

The voting rights activist talked about increasing turnout, battling suppression, why a complete census count is so critical and her future plans. Full Story 

Crenshaw, a freshman Republican from Houston, made the comments in an interview during The Texas Tribune Festival that aired Monday. He also discussed immigration and changing voting patterns in Houston. Full Story 

Crenshaw, R-Houston, also talked about his first term in office and his own bid for reelection. Full Story 

Cruz said that Barr has done an "admirable job" and that the Trump administration took "serious and ... extraordinary" steps to fight the pandemic. Full Story 

Gates also talked about how the pandemic is reshaping alliances. Full Story 

Cecile Richards, a Texas native, made the comment in an interview during The Texas Tribune Festival that aired Wednesday. Limits on abortion access earlier this year spurred legal battles. Full Story 

Rubio, R-Florida, the acting chair of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, alsoed discuss immigration and national security. Full Story 

Hannah-Jones, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and Lowery, a correspondent for 60 Minutes' "60 in 6," also discussed racial disparities during the pandemic and the fight for a true democracy. Full Story 

A bipartisan group of 88 state lawmakers said in a letter that a statewide broadband plan is well overdue. Full Story 

During The Texas Tribune Festival, Babin and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess both backed the president after revelations from a forthcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward. Full Story 

Acevedo also discussed the reverberations of George Floyd's death in the city where Floyd was raised. Full Story 

At The Texas Tribune Festival, Clay Jenkins and Lina Hidalgo, both Democrats, said local officials and health experts stepped into a leadership vacuum left by state and federal leaders. Full Story 

Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, Rice said she supported "reimagining the role of police" and reallocating funds to social and economic development in some cities. Full Story 

The temporary closure of businesses and high levels of unemployment due to the pandemic have caused sales tax revenues — which make up a significant portion of cities' budgets — to plummet. Full Story