Latest Contributions

• Alejandro Mayorkas joins Texas Tribune Festival lineup

  By Matt Ewalt Sept. 3, 2024

  The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary will be interviewed by Laura Barrón-López of “PBS News Hour.” Full Story 

• Gretchen Whitmer and Glenn Youngkin will open and close this year’s Tribune Festival

  By Matt Ewalt Aug. 20, 2024

  Buzzy governors bookend one of our strongest programs ever. Full Story 

• The wait is over: Here’s our full 2024 Texas Tribune Festival lineup

  By Matt Ewalt July 30, 2024

  We’ve added Nancy Pelosi, Janet Yellen, Lyle Lovett, Wes Moore and Daniel Lubetzky to our roster of more than 300 speakers across 100 must-see conversations on the issues facing our state and our nation. Join us. Full Story 

• TribFest’s star-studded lineup welcomes “Hit Man” director, NPR CEO, daughter of LBJ

  By Matt Ewalt July 9, 2024

  MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, the president of the Gates Foundation’s U.S. program and a pair of GOP candidates who beat Texas House incumbents have also been confirmed for our annual ideas conference. Full Story 

• Liz Cheney, John Fetterman and Kevin Stitt are joining The Texas Tribune Festival’s lineup

  By Matt Ewalt June 11, 2024

  The three big names are joining a stellar lineup of newsmakers Sept. 5-7 at Texas’ breakout politics and policy event. Full Story 

• Why The Texas Tribune Festival creates space for important conversations

  By Matt Ewalt May 29, 2024

  There are several new names joining our annual celebration of and commitment to a stronger democracy. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Get your tickets now for the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival

  By Matt Ewalt April 10, 2024

  Reserve your spot to connect with other Texans and big-name speakers on issues that affect our daily lives. Full Story 

• The 2024 Texas Tribune Festival will be Sept. 5-7

  By Matt Ewalt Jan. 30, 2024

  Our celebration of big, bold ideas that drive politics and policy will also highlight our We the Texans project. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Texas Tribune is now on Bookshop.org!

  By Matt Ewalt and Ellen Burris Dec. 19, 2023

  Our partnership will feature authors who speak at our Texas Tribune Festival and other events, as well as our journalists’ recommendations of great Texas reads. Purchases support local bookstores and local journalism. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Grab a few friends and join us at Open Congress in downtown Austin this Saturday

  By Matt Ewalt Sept. 18, 2023

  The free, family-friendly street fair is a great introduction to the Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story