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by Matthew Watkins and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
May 12, 2021
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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. Matthew is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended public schools and graduated from Texas A&M... More by Matthew Watkins
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