Today, The Texas Tribune deepens its commitment to engaging Texans in politics and policy news with its first community reporter hire: Alex Samuels.
Amanda Zamora
Amanda Zamora led audience growth and engagement efforts at The Texas Tribune, where she worked from 2016 to 2019. A native Texan, Amanda spent 13 years on the East Coast working for news organizations including The Huffington Post Investigative Fund, The Washington Post and ProPublica. Amanda got her start as a cub reporter at the Austin American-Statesman after graduating from the University of Texas. She strives to leverage her storytelling, digital and audience skills to create journalism that actively engages people in the issues that matter most to them. When she’s not poring over spreadsheets, she’s (hopefully) dancing, cooking or traveling the world.
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Politics
Texas voters: Tell us about your experience in the 2016 election
Did you have any trouble voting? What does the 2016 election mean to you? We want to hear from you.
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Key Moments in Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
The pair began the presidential race as allies, but quickly became foes as Trump assumed front-runner status.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Help Us Report on the Texas-Mexico Border by Sharing Your Experience
Is the Texas-Mexico border your home? Help us tell the real story about life on this unique stretch of the Lone Star State.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: Bobby Blanchard is Our New Social Media Manager
As our inaugural social media manager, Bobby will apply his digital savvy and real-time reporting reflexes to growing and engaging the Tribune’s audiences.
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Health care
What Does the Texas Abortion Ruling Mean to You?
What does today’s Supreme Court abortion ruling mean to you? Tell us about your experiences with women’s health care in Texas, or your reactions to the landmark decision, by leaving a voicemail message on our reader hotline at 512-710-6750.